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Xam Nua
City in Houaphanh, Laos
Overview
Xam Nua is the tranquil capital of Houaphanh province in northeast Laos, surrounded by lush hills and known for its historical significance during the Indochina wars. The city offers a chilled vibe, authentic Lao culture, and access to rural landscapes and unexplored caves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Houaphanh
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
20.42°, 104.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$473
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
18
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
15.3°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
925 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
61 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
NEU
Distance
23 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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