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Az Zubayr
City in Basra, Iraq
Overview
Az Zubayr is a thriving city in Iraq's Basra region, known for its proximity to the southern oil fields and rich blend of modern and traditional Iraqi life. The city balances busy commercial zones with quieter, family-oriented neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Basra
Population
370,000
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
30.39°, 47.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
18
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$895
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
38.3°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
52.7°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
86 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BSR
Distance
17 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 64/100.
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