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Bawshar
City in Muscat, Oman
Overview
Bawshar is a lively district in Muscat, Oman, offering a dynamic mix of busy markets, modern shopping malls, and scenic coastlines. Blending traditional culture with urban comfort, it is a hub for both locals and expats seeking a balance of convenience and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Muscat
Population
402,023
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
23.58°, 58.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
79
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,412
Local Cost
$855
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
66
English
72
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
34.4°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
130 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
40
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCT
Distance
12 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped14 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 223 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 14 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 70/100.
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