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Ban Houakhoua
City in Bokeo, Laos
Overview
Ban Houakhoua is a small town in Bokeo province, northern Laos, known for its riverside setting and authentic local culture. Its proximity to the Mekong River and the Thai border makes it a gateway for travelers venturing into rural Laos.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Bokeo
Population
15,500
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
20.25°, 100.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$429
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
3.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1127 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOR
Distance
31 km
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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 55/100.
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