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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
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 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 70/100.
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