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Batifa
City in Dohuk, Iraq
Overview
Batifa is a small but lively town in the Dohuk Governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan, home to around 28,000 residents. It offers a blend of traditional Kurdish culture, busy bazaars, and scenic river landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Dohuk
Population
28,000
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
37.17°, 43.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$616
Local Cost
$395
Local Income
$230
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
30.3°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
383 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BMN
Distance
24 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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 48/100.
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