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Kapilvastu
City in Lumbini, Nepal
Overview
Kapilvastu, located in Nepal's Lumbini region, is a historically significant city known as an ancient Buddhist center and the childhood home of Gautama Buddha. The city is dotted with archaeological sites, monasteries, and peaceful rural landscapes, making it a quiet destination for spiritual and historical exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Lumbini
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.55°, 82.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$300
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
30.4°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
1342 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWA
Distance
44 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-09.
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 55/100.
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