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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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

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 2025-12-09.
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 62/100.

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