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Thuwal
City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Thuwal is a coastal town in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, known for its proximity to the Red Sea and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The city balances modern academic energy with the charm of a traditional fishing community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Makkah
Population
17,792
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
22.28°, 39.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$975
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$400
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
29.8°C
Summer Avg
34.7°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
34 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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