Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Kufa
City in Najaf, Iraq
Overview
Kufa is a historic city situated on the banks of the Euphrates River in Najaf Governorate, Iraq. Renowned as an early Islamic center, the city features significant religious sites and a lively local culture. While not a major tourist hub, it offers unique experiences for those interested in history and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Najaf
Population
171,305
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
32.05°, 44.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$603
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$310
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
36.9°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
52.4°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
105 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NJF
Distance
8 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.