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Khasab
City in Musandam, Oman
Overview
Khasab, the capital of the Musandam Governorate, is famed for its dramatic fjords, rugged mountains, and secluded beaches. It serves as the gateway to unique marine adventures, traditional Omani culture, and offers a peaceful atmosphere away from Oman's big cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Musandam
Population
17,904
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
26.18°, 56.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,043
Local Cost
$607
Local Income
$950
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
21.1°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
11.4°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
109 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KHS
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 39 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 60/100.
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