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Saqqez

City in Kurdistan, Iran

Overview

Saqqez, set in the mountains of Kurdistan province, is a lively city known for its rich Kurdish culture and historical sites. The city features busy bazaars, traditional architecture, and beautiful landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Kurdistan
Population
165,258
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
36.25°, 46.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$450
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$200
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
339 mm
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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