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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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