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Piranshahr
City in West Azarbaijan, Iran
Overview
Piranshahr is a lively city set in the mountainous region of West Azarbaijan, close to the border with Iraq. Known for its friendly Kurdish culture, busy bazaars, and picturesque landscapes, it offers a unique mix of tradition and modernity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
West Azarbaijan
Population
91,515
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
36.70°, 45.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$398
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
324 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KHA
Distance
3 km
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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 5 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 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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