Dihok, Iraq

High score (8-10)

Dohuk is the quieter, more conservative end of the Kurdistan Region — it sits near the Turkish and Syrian borders and has a large Yazidi and Christian minority population alongside Kurdish Muslims. The city is safer and more stable than almost anywhere in Arab Iraq, and there is a small but real social scene, though it is more limited than Erbil or Sulaymaniyah.

Mid score (6-8) · Your profile

Dohuk punches below its weight socially compared to the other KRG cities — it is more conservative, has a smaller educated professional class, and the social scene is genuinely limited. The mountains around the city are spectacular and it is a base for some outdoor tourism, but as a social destination it is the weakest of the three KRG capitals.

Lower score (below 6)

Dohuk is probably the least viable of the Kurdistan Region's main cities for social outcomes — more conservative than Erbil or Sulaymaniyah, smaller pool of people who socialize in mixed settings, and less international exposure overall. Come for the mountains if you come at all.

What's the median income in Dihok, Iraq?

$2k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Dihok, Iraq?

Women marry at 20

How common is a college degree in Dihok, Iraq?

12% men have degree

What's the average male height in Dihok, Iraq?

171 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Dihok, Iraq?

Local women avg 28.9