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Soran
City in Erbil, Iraq
Overview
Soran is a scenic city set in the mountainous Erbil region of Iraqi Kurdistan, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and proximity to natural attractions. The city offers a blend of local markets, lively neighborhoods, and beautiful landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Erbil
Population
125,000
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.65°, 44.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$715
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
30
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
14 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
0
Parks
65
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
85.0
Airport
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 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 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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