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Baqubah
City in Diyala, Iraq
Overview
Baqubah, the capital of Diyala Governorate, is a lively city by the Diyala River and a gateway between Baghdad and northeastern Iraq. Known for its citrus groves and local markets, Baqubah offers a blend of traditional Iraqi culture and urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Diyala
Population
467,900
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
33.75°, 44.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$735
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
36.0°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
52.1°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
227 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
167 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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.
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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