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Al Fāw
City in Basra, Iraq
Overview
Al Fāw is a compact port town in southern Iraq, positioned where the Shatt al-Arab meets the Gulf. It is known for its fishing heritage, strategic location, and mix of oil industry and residential zones. The town offers modest amenities and a distinct local flavor, reflecting Iraqi coastal life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Basra
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
29.97°, 48.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
36.3°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
89 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
ABD
Distance
50 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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