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Muang Phônthong

City in Champasak, Laos

Overview

Muang Phônthong is a small town in the Champasak region of southern Laos, offering a glimpse into authentic Lao culture and rural life. Visitors can enjoy calm river scenes, busy local markets, and welcoming communities. Its proximity to natural attractions makes it a rewarding destination beyond the typical tourist circuit.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Champasak
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
15.11°, 105.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$592
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$150
Cashless
15
English
20
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKZ
Distance
14 km

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: 41/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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