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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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