Bastam
City in Semnan, Iran
Overview
Bastam is a historic small city in Semnan Province, best known for its Sufi heritage and ancient Persian architecture. Its peaceful atmosphere and traditional neighborhoods attract visitors seeking an authentic Iranian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Semnan
Population
8,609
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
36.48°, 54.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$485
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
207 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RUD
Distance
12 km
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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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.