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Sohar
City in Al Batinah North, Oman
Overview
Sohar is a lively coastal city in northern Oman known for its rich maritime history, lively souqs, and blend of tradition and modernity. The city serves as an industrial gateway while maintaining attractive beaches and cultural landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Al Batinah North
Population
219,264
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
24.35°, 56.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,135
Local Cost
$577
Local Income
$950
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
28.5°C
Summer Avg
33.5°C
Winter Avg
22.4°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
124 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OHS
Distance
10 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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