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Mahabad
City in West Azarbaijan, Iran
Overview
Mahabad is a culturally rich city in northwest Iran, known for its lively Kurdish heritage and dramatic natural landscapes. The city features a blend of traditional bazaars, historic mosques, and lively community parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
West Azarbaijan
Population
236,849
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
36.77°, 45.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$303
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
297 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
85 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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