Basmenj
City in East Azerbaijan, Iran
Overview
Basmenj is a small, welcoming city set just southeast of Tabriz in East Azerbaijan. With a blend of traditional bazaars, quiet neighborhoods, and local charm, it offers a slower pace than the nearby metropolis. Modern amenities meet historic community spirit for a unique visit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
East Azerbaijan
Population
12,692
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
38.00°, 46.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$622
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-21.5°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
236 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TBZ
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.