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Karaj
City in Alborz, Iran
Overview
Karaj, located at the foothills of the Alborz mountains, is a lively and fast-growing city just west of Tehran. It's renowned for its green spaces, historic villas, and as a gateway to nature and the northern provinces. With a diverse population and a mix of urban and suburban vibes, Karaj offers both modern amenities and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Alborz
Population
1,592,492
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
35.83°, 50.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$795
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
509 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
80
Coworking
1
Cafes
24
Nightlife
0
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYK
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped175 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 - 175 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 78/100.
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