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Ardakan
City in Yazd, Iran
Overview
Ardakan is a historic desert city located in the Yazd province of Iran, renowned for its ancient architecture, peaceful ambiance, and close-knit community. Though small in size, Ardakan showcases Persian culture, saffron farms, and lively bazaars, making it a hidden gem for cultural explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Yazd
Population
14,633
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
32.31°, 54.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
30.1°C
Winter Avg
7.1°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
66 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
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 1 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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