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Tikrīt
City in Saladin, Iraq
Overview
Tikrīt is a historic city on the banks of the Tigris River in the Saladin region, best known as the birthplace of Saddam Hussein and for its ancient sites. The city blends rich history with modern daily life, offering a glimpse into contemporary Iraqi society.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Saladin
Population
105,700
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
34.62°, 43.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$640
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$270
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
35.3°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
50.7°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
174 mm
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
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.
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 52/100.
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