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Urmia
City in West Azarbaijan, Iran
Overview
Urmia, the cultural and economic center of West Azarbaijan, is renowned for its rich history, multi-ethnic heritage, and proximity to the scenic Urmia Lake. Visitors can explore traditional bazaars, taste unique local cuisine, and experience the blend of Kurdish, Azeri, and Assyrian cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
West Azarbaijan
Population
736,224
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
37.55°, 45.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$598
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-22.4°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
301 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
0
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OMH
Distance
13 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped130 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 22 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 130 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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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