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Banke
City in Lumbini, Nepal
Overview
Banke, located in southwestern Nepal's Lumbini region, is a gateway to the plains and offers a unique mix of lively city life and rural charm. The district's urban center, Nepalgunj, is a cultural and commercial hub while surrounding areas provide a glimpse into traditional Nepali life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Lumbini
Population
603,194
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
28.10°, 81.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$140
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
31.4°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
48.2°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
1228 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KEP
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 45/100.
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