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Thị Xã Mưòng Lay

City in Điện Biên, Vietnam

Overview

Thị Xã Mưòng Lay is a small riverside town in the mountainous Điện Biên province of northwestern Vietnam. Known for its dramatic landscapes, traditional ethnic communities, and tranquil pace of life, the town offers a unique gateway to the lesser-visited regions of the country.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Vietnam
Province
Điện Biên
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
22.03°, 103.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$298
Local Cost
$155
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1545 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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