Varzaqan
City in East Azerbaijan, Iran
Overview
Varzaqan is a small mountain town in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, renowned for its copper mines and rich Azeri culture. Its traditional markets, scenic surroundings, and friendly local community offer an authentic rural Iranian experience. The city is a base for exploring nearby natural and historical attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
East Azerbaijan
Population
5,348
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
38.59°, 46.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$457
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
251 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.