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As Saffānīyah
City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Overview
As Saffānīyah is a small town in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, best known for its proximity to the world's largest offshore oil field. While primarily a residential and industrial community, visitors can glimpse authentic local life and Gulf region culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Eastern Province
Population
7,014
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
27.97°, 48.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$850
Cashless
65
English
25
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
35.9°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
45.7°C
Record Low
5.5°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
36 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.
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