Sangan
City in Razavi Khorasan, Iran
Overview
Sangan is a small but historically significant city in Razavi Khorasan, near the Afghan border. It's renowned for its rich mining heritage and lively bazaars, offering authentic rural Iranian culture. The city's tranquil surroundings and welcoming locals make it an interesting stop on longer journeys.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Razavi Khorasan
Population
12,443
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
34.40°, 60.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$430
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
184 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
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.