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‘Aqrah
City in Nineveh, Iraq
Overview
'Aqrah is a historic Kurdish city set in the foothills of northern Iraq, known for its panoramic mountain scenery and rich local traditions. Visitors are drawn to its lively bazaars, picturesque stone houses, and warm hospitality. The city is a gateway to natural and cultural treasures in the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Nineveh
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.76°, 43.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$592
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-15.7°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
365 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 2026-03-22.
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 9 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 52/100.
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