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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$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

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Airport

PEW

Distance

6 km

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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

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 243 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

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

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 - 9 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 62/100.

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