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Al Musayyib

City in Babylon, Iraq

Overview

Al Musayyib is a mid-sized city in the Babylon region of Iraq, situated on the banks of the Euphrates River. Its blend of historic districts and lively markets makes it a snapshot of rural Iraqi life outside the major urban centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Babylon
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
32.78°, 44.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$300
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
36.7°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
53.0°C
Record Low
-4.9°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
181 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
48 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 45/100.

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