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Karukh
City in Herat, Afghanistan
Overview
Karukh is a small city in Herat province, Afghanistan, known for its lively local markets and historical atmosphere. Its modest size makes for an intimate travel experience among welcoming communities. Expect traditional Afghan culture, quiet neighborhoods, and countryside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Herat
Population
17,484
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
34.48°, 62.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$385
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$60
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-21.2°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
254 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HEA
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-05.
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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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