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Pakse
City in Champasak, Laos
Overview
Pakse, the gateway to southern Laos, is a busy regional capital set at the junction of the Mekong and Xe Don rivers. Known for its lively markets, colonial-era architecture, and access to the Bolaven Plateau's waterfalls, the city is a blend of local life and laid-back tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Champasak
Population
119,848
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
15.12°, 105.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$662
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
25
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
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
13
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKZ
Distance
3 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 78 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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