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A few facts about 'Ākra

  • 'Ākra is home to about 110,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Iraq.
  • It lies in Nineveh.
  • Baghdad, the largest city in Iraq, is about 380 km away.
  • Close by: Shelādiz (35 km), Dêrelûk Devera Nihêliya (41 km) and Ḩarir (47 km).

A first date in 'Ākra

For a first meeting in 'Ākra, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in 'Ākra

How far around 'Ākra can I search?

Within 50 km of 'Ākra there are 6 towns and cities — Shelādiz, Dêrelûk Devera Nihêliya and Pīrmām among them — with more than 290,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in 'Ākra free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in 'Ākra and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near 'Ākra real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in 'Ākra?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Iraq or abroad.

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