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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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 59/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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