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Kaysone Phomvihane
City in Savannakhet, Laos
Overview
Kaysone Phomvihane is a modest city in southern Laos, known for its relaxed pace, Mekong riverside views, and blend of Lao and colonial heritage. It serves as the commercial heartbeat of Savannakhet Province and is a crossroad for travelers between Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Savannakhet
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
16.55°, 104.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
8.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1226 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZVK
Distance
7 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 50/100.
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