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Ar Ruţbah

City in Al Anbar, Iraq

Overview

Ar Ruţbah is a remote desert town in western Iraq's Al Anbar province, serving as an important stop for travelers and transport along the highway connecting Baghdad and Jordan. Life here moves at a slower pace, with a modest selection of local cafés, basic amenities, and a close-knit community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Al Anbar
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
33.04°, 40.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$332
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
29.8°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
46.0°C
Record Low
-6.9°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
66 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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