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Arak
City in Markazi, Iran
Overview
Arak, the capital of Markazi province, is an industrial city blending lively local traditions with a dynamic economy. Known for its historic bazaar, lush parks, and a variety of cultural sites, Arak offers a glimpse into both modern and historic Iran. The city is well-connected and offers a welcoming, authentic atmosphere for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Markazi
Population
520,944
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
34.09°, 49.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$710
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
220 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
113
Coworking
1
Cafes
20
Nightlife
0
Parks
92
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AJK
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped65 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 12 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 - 65 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 55/100.
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