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Buraidah
City in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Buraidah, the capital city of Al-Qassim region, offers a blend of modern development and traditional Saudi culture. Known for its date markets, green parks, and lively local community, Buraidah is a gateway to the heartland of the Arabian Peninsula.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Al-Qassim
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
26.33°, 43.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost
$915
Local Cost
$593
Local Income
$950
Cashless
70
English
40
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
34.6°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
30 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ELQ
Distance
20 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 128 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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