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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
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.
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