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Kathmandu
City in Bagmati, Nepal
Overview
Kathmandu, Nepal's lively capital, is a city that blends ancient culture with modern energy. Home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, busy markets, and a diverse culinary scene, it serves as the gateway to the Himalayas and a living museum of Nepali traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Bagmati
Population
845,767
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.71°, 85.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$610
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
1223 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTM
Distance
8 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped29 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 34 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 29 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 85/100.
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