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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
58
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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Neighborhoods
Mapped71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 71 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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