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Aībak
City in Samangan, Afghanistan
Overview
Aībak is the capital of Samangan province in northern Afghanistan, best known for its ancient Buddhist stupas and historic role as a regional crossroads. The city offers a glimpse of Afghanistan's rich history, set among rural landscapes and important archaeological sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Samangan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
36.26°, 68.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$315
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$60
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
182 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
113 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. 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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