Sankhast

City in North Khorasan, Iran

Overview

Sankhast is a small town in North Khorasan, Iran, known for its historic ambiance, traditional markets, and welcoming local culture. It offers a glimpse into rural Iranian life, surrounded by scenic hills and farmland. Visitors can expect an authentic experience with modest infrastructure and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
North Khorasan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
37.10°, 56.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$373
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-15.9°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
189 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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 2025-12-09.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.