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Ash Shaykhān
City in Nineveh, Iraq
Overview
Ash Shaykhān is a small town in Iraq's Nineveh region, known for its spiritual significance to the Yazidi community and its proximity to the revered Lalish Temple. The town offers an authentic Kurdish-Yazidi cultural experience, with lively markets and hospitable locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Nineveh
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.70°, 43.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
33.8°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
315 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BMN
Distance
45 km
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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 15 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 35/100.
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