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Barkam
City in Sichuan, China
Overview
Barkam, perched amid the spectacular mountains of Sichuan, is a gateway to the Tibetan plateau and a melting pot of Qiang and Tibetan cultures. The city combines stunning natural landscapes with lively local traditions and colorful festivals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Sichuan
Population
58,390
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.90°, 102.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$592
Local Cost
$338
Local Income
$420
Cashless
55
English
15
Temperature
2.2°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.4°C
Record High
23.7°C
Record Low
-22.4°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
814 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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