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Birjand
City in South Khorasan, Iran
Overview
Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan, offers a blend of history, Persian architecture, and a tranquil desert setting. The city is famed for its saffron, old fortresses, and friendly atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
South Khorasan
Population
203,636
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
33.01°, 59.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$565
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$250
Cashless
50
English
15
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-15.5°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
119 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XBJ
Distance
23 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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