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Şafwá
City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Şafwá is a midsize city located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, known for its welcoming community and proximity to the Gulf coast. Its blend of traditional charm and modern conveniences makes it an appealing stop for travelers exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Eastern Province
Population
45,876
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
26.65°, 49.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost · estimate
$955
Local Cost
$562
Local Income
$900
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
35.6°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
47.0°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
46 mm
Internet Speed
158 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DMM
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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