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Rustaq
City in Al Batinah South, Oman
Overview
Rustaq, located in the Al Batinah South region, is a historic Omani city known for its impressive fortresses, natural hot springs, and stunning mountain backdrops. It offers a blend of traditional markets, ancient landmarks, and beautiful oases, making it a peaceful yet culturally rich destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Al Batinah South
Population
120,000
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
23.39°, 57.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$733
Local Cost
$401
Local Income
$950
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
34.6°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
46.1°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
133 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MNH
Distance
29 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 79 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 62/100.
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