Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
7.2M
Population
673 km2
Area
52 Mbps
Internet
34m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Baghdad is a capital city in Iraq with a population of 7.2M. Internet speeds average 52 Mbps download. The city has 13,319 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Iraq
Region
Western Asia
Population
7.2M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
34 m
Currency
IQD
Language
Arabic
Status
Capital City
GPS
33.34, 44.40
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,251 restaurants mapped in Baghdad
Tech
52 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A major metropolitan center with 7,216,000 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
13,319 total POIs 19.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,251
Cafes
424
Bars
66
Fast Food
1,036
Shopping
Supermarkets
926
Convenience
1,566
Shopping Malls
280
Healthcare
Hospitals
342
Clinics
1,096
Pharmacies
729
Education
Schools
2,130
Universities
209
Libraries
117
Recreation
Parks
326
Playgrounds
58
Sports
250
Cinemas
24
Museums
27
Theatres
21
Transport
Bus Stops
37
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
136
Services
Banks
221
ATMs
154
Post Offices
45
Police
234
Fire Stations
33
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
52 Mbps
Download
55 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
152,015
Tests
41,544
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Apr
15°
J
16°
F
20°
M
25°
A
31°
M
35°
J
36°
J
35°
A
31°
S
25°
O
20°
N
16°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Baghdad known for?
Baghdad is a city in Iraq. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Baghdad?
Baghdad has an average download speed of 52 Mbps and upload speed of 55 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Baghdad?
The population of Baghdad is approximately 7.2M.
What infrastructure does Baghdad have?
Baghdad has 13,319 mapped points of interest, including 1,251 restaurants, 342 hospitals, 2,130 schools.
What country is Baghdad in?
Baghdad is located in Iraq.
