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Sa Pa
City in Lào Cai, Vietnam
Overview
Sa Pa is a picturesque mountain town in northern Vietnam, surrounded by rolling hills, rice terraces, and lively ethnic minority villages. Renowned for its cool climate and stunning landscapes, it's a top destination for trekking, culture, and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Vietnam
Province
Lào Cai
Population
70,663
Time Zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
22.34°, 103.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$596
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$210
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-1.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1601 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
87 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
34.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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