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Sakakah

City in Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Sakakah is the capital of Saudi Arabia's Al Jawf region, known for its palm groves, ancient archaeological sites, and relaxed pace of life. The city offers a blend of tradition and modernity, with busy markets and peaceful neighborhoods. Sakakah is a gateway to Al Jawf's rich history and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Al Jawf
Population
150,257
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
29.97°, 40.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$801
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
32.1°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
26 mm
Internet Speed
170 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AJF
Distance
23 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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