Avaj
City in Qazvin, Iran
Overview
Avaj is a small, friendly city located in Qazvin province, Iran, set among rolling hills and rural landscapes. Its relaxed pace, traditional markets, and welcoming locals make it a gateway for exploring northwest Iran. Life in Avaj is quiet and authentic, offering a window into everyday Iranian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Qazvin
Population
5,142
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
35.58°, 49.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$359
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
288 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-07.
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.