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Meet people in Balad

Members from Balad and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Balad at a glance

  • Balad has a population of about 42,000.
  • It lies in Salah ad Din.
  • It's about 79 km to Baghdad, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Sāmarrā’, about 31 km away.
  • Close by: Ad Dujayl (20 km), Habhab (42 km) and Khāliş (43 km).

First-date ideas for Balad

In a town like Balad, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Balad

How far around Balad can I search?

Within 50 km of Balad there are 5 towns and cities — Sāmarrā’, Khāliş and Ad Dujayl among them — with more than 310,000 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 Balad free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Balad 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 Balad 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Balad?

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

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