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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
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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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