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Thaphalanxay
City in Savannakhet, Laos
Overview
Thaphalanxay, situated in the Savannakhet region of Laos, is a growing city along the Mekong River with a population of just over 40,000. It blends authentic Lao culture with emerging arts scenes, scenic riverfronts, and busy local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Savannakhet
Population
40,097
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
16.70°, 105.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$569
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
22.4°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
8.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1195 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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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