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Maku
City in West Azarbaijan, Iran
Overview
Maku is a picturesque border city in Iran's West Azarbaijan province, set between dramatic mountains. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and proximity to natural attractions, it's welcoming yet relatively off the beaten path for international travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
West Azarbaijan
Population
46,581
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
39.42°, 44.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$492
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
303 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IMQ
Distance
39 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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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