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Sha'ab
City in Baghdad, Iraq
Overview
Sha'ab is a dense urban neighborhood in northern Baghdad, known for its residential blocks, busy marketplaces, and lively local character. While lesser-known to tourists, it offers a genuine Iraqi city experience with friendly locals and busy street life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Baghdad
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
33.41°, 44.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$945
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$425
Cashless
15
English
15
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
35 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
BGW
Distance
22 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 219 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 55/100.
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