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Pakxan
City in Bolikhamsai, Laos
Overview
Pakxan, the capital of Bolikhamsai province in Laos, sits at the confluence of the Nam Xan and Mekong rivers. Known for its tranquil riverside atmosphere and friendly community, it serves as both a border town and a stopover for travelers exploring central Laos.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Bolikhamsai
Population
21,967
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
18.39°, 103.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$541
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
19.8°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
3.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1393 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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