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Phôngsali
City in Phongsaly, Laos
Overview
Phôngsali is a remote mountain town in northern Laos, known for its unique blend of ethnic cultures, preserved colonial architecture, and gateway access to stunning highland scenery. Its cool climate and peaceful streets make it an intriguing stop for adventurous travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Phongsaly
Population
15,083
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
21.68°, 102.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$415
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$110
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
21.0°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
16.1°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
0.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1236 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PCQ
Distance
21 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 2025-12-06.
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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