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Ruwāndiz
City in Erbil, Iraq
Overview
Ruwāndiz, set in the dramatic mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, is famed for its breathtaking gorges, ancient bridges, and cooler climate. It's a gateway to outdoor adventure and Kurdish history, with warm hospitality and stunning scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Erbil
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.61°, 44.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
316 mm
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
19
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
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 50/100.
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