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Dihok

City in Dohuk, Iraq

Overview

Dihok, in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, is a growing city combining beautiful mountainous scenery with authentic local culture. The city offers a unique blend of ancient history, lively markets, and welcoming people.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Dohuk
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.87°, 42.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$700
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
35
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
95 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
162
Coworking
0
Cafes
35
Nightlife
5
Parks
122
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
BMN
Distance
36 km

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 42 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 60/100.

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