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Bắc Kạn

City in Thái Nguyên, Vietnam

Overview

Bắc Kạn is a charming small city in northern Vietnam, notable for its tranquil ambiance, friendly locals, and easy access to natural wonders like Ba Bể Lake. The city balances traditional Vietnamese culture with modest urban comforts, making it an ideal base for eco-tourism and regional exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Vietnam
Province
Thái Nguyên
Population
45,036
Time Zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
22.15°, 105.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$345
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$230
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1480 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 82 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.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 59/100.

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