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Karun

City in Khuzestan, Iran

Overview

Karun is a mid-sized city in Khuzestan, Iran, situated near the banks of the Karun River. Known for its melting pot of ethnic groups, the city offers a glimpse into southern Iran's rich culture, local cuisine, and lively street fairs. It is a gateway to historic and natural attractions across the province.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Khuzestan
Population
105,872
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
31.28°, 48.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$568
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$220
Cashless
40
English
15
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
38.8°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
54.1°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
197 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
78 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AWZ
Distance
13 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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.

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