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Ban Houayxay
City in Bokeo, Laos
Overview
Ban Houayxay, set on the banks of the Mekong River, is the gateway to northern Laos and a popular crossing point into Thailand. The town is renowned for its relaxed vibe, colonial history, and stunning riverside scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Bokeo
Population
17,687
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
20.27°, 100.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$407
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
978 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOR
Distance
27 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. 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 2025-12-05.
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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