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Nukus

City in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan

Overview

Nukus, capital of Karakalpakstan, is a unique city renowned for its art collections and proximity to the Aral Sea. It's a blend of Soviet-era architecture, lively local culture, and striking desert landscapes. Nukus offers a quieter, authentic Uzbek experience off the beaten path.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uzbekistan
Republic
Karakalpakstan
Population
319,583
Time Zone
Asia/Samarkand
Coordinates
42.45°, 59.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$728
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
48.8°C
Record Low
-26.6°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
82 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
102
Coworking
1
Cafes
82
Nightlife
13
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCU
Distance
4 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 65/100.

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