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West District
City in Sikkim, India
Overview
West District is a diverse urban area blending busy commercial streets, peaceful residential enclaves, and scenic hillside views. It is known for its lively market life, accessible public amenities, and growing cultural scene. Visitors will find both traditional Indian heritage and modern touches throughout the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Sikkim
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.33°, 88.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$528
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$250
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
18.9°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1098 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
PYG
Distance
35 km
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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 2025-12-09.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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