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Al Ḩillah
City in Babylon, Iraq
Overview
Al Ḩillah, the capital of Babylon Governorate, is a historic city located on the Euphrates River and a gateway to the legendary ruins of Babylon. It features a lively local culture, active markets, and proximity to major archaeological sites. Hillah is less traveled by international tourists but offers a unique blend of ancient history and contemporary Iraqi life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Babylon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
32.46°, 44.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$400
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
36.9°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
52.8°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
147 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 43 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 42/100.
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