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Dating in Ṟuwandiz

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

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About Ṟuwandiz

  • Ṟuwandiz has a population of about 23,000.
  • It lies in the Erbil region.
  • It's about 364 km to Baghdad, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Soran, about 5 km away.
  • Close by: Khalīfān (10 km), Ḩarir (17 km) and Shaqlāwah (29 km).

Where to meet in Ṟuwandiz

Ṟuwandiz is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Soran is close by.

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.

Dating in Ṟuwandiz: questions and answers

How far around Ṟuwandiz can I search?

Within 50 km of Ṟuwandiz there are 7 towns and cities — Soran, Hajiawa and Pīrmām 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 Ṟuwandiz free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ṟuwandiz 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 Ṟuwandiz 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 date someone from outside Ṟuwandiz?

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

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