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Mustansiriya
City in Baghdad, Iraq
Overview
Mustansiriya, set in Baghdad's historic heart, is renowned for its ancient Mustansiriya Madrasah and proximity to the Tigris river. The city quarter offers a mix of academic energy, busy local markets, and glimpses into Iraq's rich heritage. It's often less crowded than central Baghdad, making it ideal for immersive cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Baghdad
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
33.36°, 44.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
28
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,220
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$400
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
36.4°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
52.6°C
Record Low
-5.0°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
201 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
50
Walk Score
50
Footways
100.0
Airport
BGW
Distance
18 km
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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 222 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 48/100.
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