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Palpa
City in Lumbini, Nepal
Overview
Palpa, centered on the historic town of Tansen, is a scenic hill city in Nepal's Lumbini region. Known for its well-preserved Newari architecture, stunning Himalayan views, and lively local culture, Palpa offers a charming blend of history and natural beauty. Its slower pace and cool climate provide a refreshing break from the lowlands and larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Lumbini
Population
245,027
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.81°, 83.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$406
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$145
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
1411 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWA
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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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