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A few facts about Kelar

  • Kelar is among the 20 largest cities in Iraq, with a population of about 250,000.
  • It lies in the Sulaymaniyah region.
  • Baghdad, the largest city in Iraq, is about 166 km away.
  • Close by: Khānaqīn (32 km), Kifrī (33 km) and Derbendîxan (63 km).

First-date ideas for Kelar

A weekday evening works well in Kelar: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Kelar

How far around Kelar can I search?

Within 50 km of Kelar there are 4 towns and cities — Khānaqīn, Kifrī and Qaşr-e Shīrīn among them — with more than 470,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kelar free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kelar 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 Kelar real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

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

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

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