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Baynjiwayn

City in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Overview

Baynjiwayn is a small, welcoming town set in the mountains of Sulaymaniyah, offering a blend of Kurdish tradition and rural tranquility. Known for its lively markets, natural beauty, and proximity to the Iranian border, it is a gateway for culture and adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Sulaymaniyah
Population
27,116
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
35.62°, 45.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$846
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$330
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-17.3°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
328 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7

Frequently Asked Questions

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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 65/100.

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