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Al Kūt
City in Wasit, Iraq
Overview
Al Kūt, the capital of Wasit Governorate, sits on the banks of the Tigris River in southeastern Iraq. It is a busy city rooted in trade, known for its lively street life and proximity to fertile farmlands. Despite modernization, it preserves strong traditional customs and historical sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iraq
Governorate
Wasit
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
32.51°, 45.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$745
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
37.5°C
Winter Avg
11.6°C
Record High
51.9°C
Record Low
-4.2°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
238 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
60 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORUB
Distance
7 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 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 60/100.
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