Kelachay

City in Gilan, Iran

Overview

Kelachay is a picturesque coastal city in Gilan province, set between the lush Alborz mountains and the Caspian Sea. Known for its fresh seafood, lively markets, and accessible nature trails, the city offers authentic local culture in a tranquil setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Gilan
Population
12,379
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
37.08°, 50.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$430
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
7.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-4.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
975 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RZR
Distance
33 km

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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.