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Basrah
City in Basra, Iraq
Overview
Basrah, Iraq's key port city on the Shatt al-Arab waterway, blends centuries-old trade history with a lively cultural scene. Its riverside promenades, busy souks, and diverse communities make it both historically significant and lively for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Basra
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
30.51°, 47.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$458
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
20
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
11 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
BSR
Distance
11 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 2026-03-23.
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 3 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 70/100.
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