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Karamay
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Karamay is a dynamic city in China's Xinjiang region, best known for its rich oil reserves, unique desert landscapes, and lively urban centers. The city offers a fascinating blend of industry, culture, and local Uyghur influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
487,000
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
45.50°, 84.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$664
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$650
Cashless
90
English
20
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
-8.4°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
-30.5°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
156 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KRY
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 72/100.
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