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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
45
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 60/100.
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