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Balad
City in Saladin, Iraq
Overview
Balad, located in Iraq's Saladin governorate, is a medium-sized city combining rich history with authentic local life. Known for its traditional markets and hospitable residents, the city offers a window into daily Iraqi culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Saladin
Population
62,817
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
34.01°, 44.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$550
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
36.0°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
52.1°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
227 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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