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Şaḩam
City in Al Batinah North, Oman
Overview
Şaḩam is a lively coastal city in Al Batinah North, Oman, known for its busy souqs, traditional culture, and scenic beaches. With a population of 140,000, it offers both urban amenities and old-world charm, attracting families and visitors seeking authentic experiences. Its strategic location makes it a gateway to Omani heritage and the region's natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Al Batinah North
Population
140,000
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
24.17°, 56.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$917
Local Cost
$477
Local Income
$700
Cashless
45
English
50
Temperature
28.4°C
Summer Avg
34.6°C
Winter Avg
20.8°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
103 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OHS
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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