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Muang Pakxé
City in Champasak, Laos
Overview
Muang Pakxé is the laid-back gateway to southern Laos, set at the confluence of the Mekong and Xe Don Rivers. This city blends French colonial architecture with lively local markets, making it a convenient base for exploring the Bolaven Plateau, waterfalls, and the 4,000 Islands region nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Champasak
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
15.13°, 105.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$555
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1476 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKZ
Distance
4 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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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