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Ar Rifā‘
City in Southern, Bahrain
Overview
Ar Rifā', located in Bahrain's Southern Governorate, is a rapidly developing city famed for its historical landmarks, lively markets, and lush residential districts. With a mix of modern amenities and traditional Bahraini culture, it is one of the most significant urban centers in the country.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bahrain
Governorate
Southern
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Bahrain
Coordinates
26.13°, 50.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,583
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
85
English
75
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
34.1°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
40 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
BAH
Distance
17 km
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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 75 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.
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