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Samba
City in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Overview
Samba, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is a small yet lively city known for its historical forts, lively local markets, and proximity to scenic rural landscapes. It offers visitors an authentic taste of North Indian culture, hospitality, and the region's agricultural heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Jammu and Kashmir
Population
44,562
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
32.58°, 75.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$357
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$175
Cashless
28
English
34
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
31.9°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
47.8°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
917 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXJ
Distance
28 km
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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.
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 40/100.
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