Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.0M
Population
181 km2
Area
55 Mbps
Internet
5m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
BSR (16km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Basra's ancient waterways and palm groves evoke Iraq's Mesopotamian roots, with oil wealth fueling a humid, subtropical bustle. Nomads with robust setups find potential in improving internet amid date markets and Shia cultural festivals.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Iraq
Region
Western Asia
Population
2.0M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
5 m
Currency
IQD
Language
Arabic
Airport
BSR
GPS
30.50, 47.82
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
55 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A major city with a population of 2,015,483
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,928 total POIs 21.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
421
Cafes
211
Bars
6
Fast Food
44
Shopping
Supermarkets
744
Convenience
128
Shopping Malls
52
Healthcare
Hospitals
91
Clinics
310
Pharmacies
87
Education
Schools
731
Universities
75
Libraries
9
Recreation
Parks
147
Playgrounds
33
Sports
43
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
11
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
51
Services
Banks
53
ATMs
25
Post Offices
13
Police
54
Fire Stations
9
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
55 Mbps
Download
52 Mbps
Upload
50ms
Latency
24,670
Tests
6,571
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar
16°
J
18°
F
22°
M
28°
A
34°
M
39°
J
41°
J
39°
A
34°
S
28°
O
22°
N
18°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 28.3 C Range: 15.9 - 40.6 C Rain: 241 mm/year Sunshine: 3,735 h/year
CITY SCORES
77.5
Nomad Index
A
Livability
52.6
Overall
AIRPORT
BSR
Basra International Airport
16 km from center
~29 min ride
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Al Başrah al Qadīmah known for?
Basra's ancient waterways and palm groves evoke Iraq's Mesopotamian roots, with oil wealth fueling a humid, subtropical bustle. Nomads with robust setups find potential in improving internet amid date markets and Shia cultural festivals.
How fast is the internet in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah has an average download speed of 55 Mbps and upload speed of 52 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah has an average year-round temperature of approximately 28.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is served by BSR (Basra International Airport), approximately 16 km from the city center.
What is the population of Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
The population of Al Başrah al Qadīmah is approximately 2.0M.
What infrastructure does Al Başrah al Qadīmah have?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah has 3,928 mapped points of interest, including 421 restaurants, 91 hospitals, 731 schools.
What country is Al Başrah al Qadīmah in?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is located in Iraq.
