Sa'gya
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Sa'gya is a small Tibetan town known for its ancient monastery and tranquil rural surroundings. The city offers a glimpse into traditional Tibetan culture, with its mix of historic neighborhoods and stunning Himalayan scenery. Visitors come for both spiritual and cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
48,766
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.88°, 88.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$490
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
2.1°C
Summer Avg
10.7°C
Winter Avg
-6.9°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
405 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.