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Bhaktapur
City in Bagmati, Nepal
Overview
Bhaktapur is a UNESCO-listed medieval city in Nepal, famous for its well-preserved architecture, lively culture, and cobbled alleys filled with artisans. It offers travelers a slice of traditional Newari life, historic squares, and a relaxed pace compared to the capital Kathmandu.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Bagmati
Population
81,748
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.68°, 85.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
1084 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
92
Coworking
0
Cafes
82
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTM
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 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 65/100.
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