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Shimoga
City in Karnataka, India
Overview
Shimoga, set on the banks of the Tunga River in central Karnataka, is the gateway to the lush Western Ghats and famed for its waterfalls, wildlife, and gentle pace. The city combines rich history with lively local markets and is a base for exploring nature and cultural sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Karnataka
Population
1,752,753
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
14.05°, 75.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$415
Local Cost
$228
Local Income
$320
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
22.5°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2754 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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