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Peshawar

City in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Overview

Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is one of the oldest cities in South Asia, blending lively bazaars, historical architecture, and deep-rooted traditions. The city's rich culture is shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and storytelling, making it a gateway to both history and hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Pakistan

Province

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Population

1,970,042

Time Zone

Asia/Karachi

Coordinates

34.01°, 71.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$466

Local Cost

$213

Local Income

$180

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.0°C

Summer Avg

33.1°C

Winter Avg

11.8°C

Record High

49.9°C

Record Low

-2.5°C

Humidity

44%

Precipitation

706 mm

Internet Speed

12 Mbps

Upload

12 Mbps

Latency

33 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

PEW

Distance

6 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

9 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Faqirabad Faqirabad is a densely populated area with a mix of residential and commercial streets. It's known for its local markets and strong community links.Regi Model Town Regi Model Town is a planned residential district in Peshawar with wide roads and sizable houses. Most properties here are recently built and owned by professionals or families.Walled City of Peshawar The Walled City is the old historic center of Peshawar, marked by narrow streets, traditional bazaars, and centuries-old architecture. Most homes and businesses are crowded together, making for intense foot traffic and daily activity.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 243 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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