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Farasān

City in Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Farasān is a tranquil island town in the Jizan region, famed for its crystal-clear waters, rich marine life, and lively history. Its small population gives it a community feel, while its location offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in Saudi Arabia.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Jizan
Population
1,904
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
16.70°, 42.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$910
Local Cost
$545
Local Income
$650
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
29.3°C
Summer Avg
31.5°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
200 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3

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 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 40/100.

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