Safwan
This tiny Iraqi border town in Basra Governorate, Safwan sits near the Kuwait crossing with a modest central café scene and the rare local landmark of Jabal Sanam, a low hill rising from the otherwise flat southern plains.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.8 km5.4 mi
Safwan: quick answers
Where is Safwan?
Safwan is in Iraq, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Basra.
How do you get to Safwan?
The nearest airport is Basra (BSR), about 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Safwan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 39°C103°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C54°F. The wettest month is January, with about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Safwan?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Safwan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Az Zubayr.