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Al Başrah al Qadīmah
City in Basra, Iraq
Overview
Al Başrah al Qadīmah, the historic heart of Basra, combines ancient architecture, lively markets, and waterfront beauty. Considered the cradle of Iraq's maritime history, it's a living testament to centuries of cultural exchange and commerce. Navigating its lively neighborhoods, visitors experience a rich tapestry of local life and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Basra
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
30.50°, 47.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$830
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$320
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
38.5°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
53.2°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
119 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
55 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
BSR
Distance
15 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 274 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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