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Karbala

City in Karbala, Iraq

Overview

Karbala is a revered city in Iraq, globally recognized for its religious significance, especially for Shia Muslims. Pilgrims flock to its holy shrines, while the city also offers lively markets and local cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Karbala
Population
690,100
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
32.62°, 44.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$685
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
35.7°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
50.0°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
120 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
99 ms
City Vibrancy
63
Coworking
0
Cafes
51
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
71
Walk Score
71
Footways
142.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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