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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
70
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost
$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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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 140 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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