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Sanandaj

City in Kurdistan, Iran

Overview

Sanandaj, the capital of Iran's Kurdistan province, is a lively city combining rich Kurdish heritage, lively bazaars, and scenic mountain surroundings. Its culture, friendly locals, and historic sites make it a fascinating destination for travelers interested in authentic experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Kurdistan
Population
412,767
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
35.31°, 47.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$595
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$200
Cashless
22
English
18
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
318 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SDG
Distance
8 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 71 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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