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Al ‘Amārah
City in Maysan, Iraq
Overview
Al 'Amārah is the capital of Maysan Governorate in southeastern Iraq, set on the banks of the Tigris River. It's known for its role as a regional hub and proximity to Iraq's famous marshlands, while life here remains deeply connected to local traditions and the rural landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Maysan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
31.84°, 47.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
38.3°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
53.4°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
198 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
118 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 22 tests. 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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