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Ban Kata
City in Phuket, Thailand
Overview
Ban Kata is a charming beachfront town in Phuket, Thailand, renowned for its idyllic beach, crystal-clear waters, and relaxed vibe. It attracts both families and backpackers seeking a less hectic alternative to Patong.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Phuket
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
7.82°, 98.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$938
Local Cost
$580
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
60
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2526 mm
Internet Speed
329 Mbps
Upload
286 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
178
Coworking
0
Cafes
104
Nightlife
73
Parks
1
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
HKT
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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