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Al Markaz
City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Al Markaz is a small yet lively town in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, where daily life revolves around community markets and traditional values. With a modest population, Al Markaz offers an authentic local experience away from large urban centers, making it ideal for travelers seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Eastern Province
Population
6,464
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
25.40°, 49.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$643
Local Cost
$436
Local Income
$520
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
36.8°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
49.1°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
35 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
HOF
Distance
28 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 35/100.
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