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Sāmarrā’
City in Saladin, Iraq
Overview
Sāmarrā', located on the banks of the Tigris River in Iraq's Saladin Governorate, is famed for its UNESCO-listed archaeological sites and the revered Al-Askari Shrine. The city's historic significance has shaped its lively markets and unique blend of ancient and modern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Saladin
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
34.20°, 43.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$342
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
35.3°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
50.0°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
151 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
69 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 37 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 50/100.
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