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Shaqlāwah
City in Erbil, Iraq
Overview
Shaqlāwah is a charming resort town set in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains in Kurdistan's Erbil region. It's celebrated for its cool climate, lush scenery, and idyllic setting, making it a favorite getaway from the summer heat.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Erbil
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.40°, 44.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$615
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
25
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
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
EBL
Distance
38 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 2025-12-06.
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 46/100.
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