Iraq cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats

Iraq
Iraq
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Last update : 15 January 2025.

Country
Iraq
Capitale
Baghdad
Number of cities
20672
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This is the best list of 20672 cities in the Iraq available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

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Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
6782710Qaryat al ḨuwayshQaryat al Hawish,Qaryat al Huwaysh,Qaryat al Ḩawīsh,Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh,qryt alhwysh,قرية الحويشIQSalah ad DinQaḑā’ Sāmarrā’34.194543.816110Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6927448‘Arab ‘Abd Sarīḩ`Arab `Abd Sarih,عرب عبد سريح,‘Arab ‘Abd SarīḩIQBaghdadMahmudiya District33.1420444.312260Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6781156Qaryat DahshawīyahQaryat Dahshawiyah,Qaryat Dahshawīyah,qryt dhshwyh,قرية دهشويهIQBābilAl-Hilla District32.2609444.342840Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6788230Ḩusayn ŞānHusayn San,hsyn san,حسين صان,Ḩusayn ŞānIQBābilHashimiya District32.3102444.989260Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93944MaḑhālīMadhali,MaḑhālīIQNinevehMosul36.1542.633330Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
94115Kurd ḨasanKurd Hasan,Kurd ḨasanIQAl MuthannáAl-Rumaitha District31.3661145.331110Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6805859Khalaf NāyifKhalaf Nayif,Khalaf Nāyif,khlf nayf,خلف نايفIQBaghdadAl Tarmia District33.6590944.153790Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7047102Qubbat al WahbīQubbat al Wahbi,Qubbat al Wahbī,qbh alwhby,قبه الوهبيIQNinevehSinjar36.1295541.901150Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
96389GūlkahGilka,Golka,Golke,Guilka,Gulka,Gulkah,Gulkan,Guwilka,Guwîlka,Gîlka,Gūlka,Gūlkah,Gūlkan,gwlkh,gwylka,gylka,گولكه,گويلكا,گيلكا,گۆلكەIQDuhokAdhamiyah37.1480343.324390Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
384959Zūrah FānZawrafan,Zawrafān,Zorafan,Zurafan,Zurah Fan,Zōrafān,Zūrah Fān,Zūrāfān,zwrafan,zwrh fan,زورافان,زوره فانIQDuhokSemel District36.7618642.918850Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6770351Salmān Ḩusayn ‘AlīSalman Husayn `Ali,Salmān Ḩusayn ‘Alī,سلمان حسين عليIQKirkuk35.4444243.773570Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
94431KhaznahKhazna,Khaznah,Xezne,khznt,خزنة,خەزنەIQArbīlArbil36.1136443.794860Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
97767BayţāsBatas,Batass,Baytas,Baytās,Bayţās,Betas,Bêtas,Bētas,batas,bytas,bێtas,باتاس,بيطاس,بێتاسIQDuhokZakho District37.06142.735370Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6789597Ḩassūn RājīHassun Raji,hswn rajy,حسون راجي,Ḩassūn RājīIQAl QādisīyahQada Diwaniya32.0699944.629550Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93138Musharraf ḨubayţMusharraf,Musharraf Hubayt,Musharraf Ḩubayţ,mshrf hbyt,مشرف حبيطIQNinevehTel Keppe District36.5115842.828230Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6790335Shaykh Kāz̧im NāyifShaykh Kazim Nayif,Shaykh Kāz̧im Nāyif,shykh kazm nayf,شيخ كاظم نايفIQBābilHashimiya District32.3666644.557990Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
95624Brayim AwaBraim Awa,Brayim Awa,Ibrahim,Ibrahim Awa,Ibrahimawa,Ibrāhīm,Ibrāhīm Āwā,Ibrāhīmawā,abrahym awa,braym yawa,ابراهيم اوا,برايم ئاواIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ as Sulaymānīyah35.4376245.329740Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
449341Sab‘ al KhammāsQaryat Saba` al Khamas,Qaryat Saba‘ al Khamās,Sab` al Khammas,Sab‘ al Khammās,سبع الخماس,قرية سبع الخماسIQDiyāláBa’quba District33.5283544.572750Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
384895Qaryat Mahwayr ash ShamālīyahMahwayr ash Shamaliyah,Mahwayr ash Shamālīyah,Mhwer,Mḧwêr,Qaryat Mahwayr ash Shamaliyah,Qaryat Mahwayr ash Shamālīyah,qryt mhwyr alshmalyt,قرية مهوير الشمالية,محوێرIQNinevehTel Keppe District36.5626242.96880Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
448869Khalaf al ḨamādīKhalaf al Hamadi,Khalaf al ḨamādīIQBaghdad916708533.4965544.31790Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6780851Muḩammad al ‘AbbūdMuhammad al `Abbud,Muḩammad al ‘Abbūd,محمد العبودIQBābilAl-Hilla District32.4798944.342960Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6917107Albū ShājimAlbu Shajim,Albū Shājim,albw shajm,البو شاجمIQSalah ad DinAl-Daur District34.4150344.002230Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6805897Wahīb Mas‘ūd ‘Abd AllāhWahib Mas`ud `Abd Allah,Wahīb Mas‘ūd ‘Abd Allāh,وهيب مسعود عبد ﷲIQBaghdadAl Tarmia District33.6180944.141470Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
387102‘Arab Mīrzah Najm`Arab Mirzah Najm,عرب مرزه نجم,‘Arab Mīrzah NajmIQBābilAl-Musayab District32.7855544.238950Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6789282‘Abd ‘Alī`Abd `Ali,عبد علي,‘Abd ‘AlīIQAn NajafKufa32.116844.559870Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7539017TūzkīTuizhge,Turki,Tuwijge,Tuwîjgê,Tuzki,Tuzky,Tuzkî,Tūrkī,Tūzkī,twrky,twyzhgێ,twzky,توركي,توزكى,توزكي,تويژگێIQNinevehAkre District36.7685144.082380Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6850223Dhayyāb Āl MandhūrDhayyab Al Mandhur,Dhayyāb Āl Mandhūr,dhyab al mndhwr,ذياب ال منذورIQAl QādisīyahQada Al-Shamiya31.879244.610560Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7417057Kirdī SaymikGird-i Semik,Gird-i Sēmik,Kirdi Saymik,Kirdī Saymik,krdy symk,كردي سيمكIQArbīlSoran District36.5745344.543890Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7056412Banī KhaykānBani Khaykan,Banī Khaykān,bny khykan,بني خيكانIQDhi QarSuq Al-Shoyokh District30.9398446.593450Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6782605Muḩammad MarrhwunMuhammad Marrhwun,Muḩammad Marrhwun,mhmd mrhwn,محمد مرهونIQSalah ad DinAl-Thethar District34.1394143.677250Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
10350765Girê BiyêGire Bey,Gire Biye,Girê Biyê,Girê Bêy,Gre Biye,گرێ بيێ,گرێ بێيIQDuhokZakho District37.2268943.1120Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
417166MāwīnMawin,Māwīn,mawyn,ماوينIQSulaymaniyahSharbazher District35.8351645.468550Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6818250‘Alī Muḩammad Ḩusayn`Ali Muhammad Husayn,علي محمد حسين,‘Alī Muḩammad ḨusaynIQBābilAl-Hilla District32.5307144.28070Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93124Muşţafá BāshāMustafa Basha,Mustafa Pasha,Mustafa Pāsha,Muşţafá BāshāIQDiyāláKhanaqin District34.4086145.247280Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6837302‘Azāwī al Gharbī`Azawi al Gharbi,عزاوي الغربي,‘Azāwī al GharbīIQArbīlMakhmūr District35.4491343.411950Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
89961‘Umar Bal`Umar Bal,`Umar Mil,‘Umar Bal,‘Umar MīlIQDiyāláQaḑā’ Kifrī34.7858344.990560Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6782938Ḩusayn LandāHusayn Landa,hsyn lnda,حسين لندا,Ḩusayn LandāIQSalah ad DinQaḑā’ Sāmarrā’34.3568743.765890Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6733541Muḩammad BāshāMuhammad Basha,Muḩammad Bāshā,mhmd basha,محمد باشاIQWāsiţQada Al-Azezia32.8704145.077810Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7019278Tall ‘AlīTall `Ali,Tall ‘Alī,تل عليIQNinevehAl-Ba’aj District35.9381441.811480Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6647894Qaryat al IntişārQaryat al Intisar,Qaryat al Intişār,qryt alantsar,قرية الانتصارIQBaghdad916708533.508844.378580Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93234Mullā ‘Abd AllahMala Abdula,Mela ’Ebdulla,Mela `Ebdula,Mela ‘Ebduła,Mela ‘Ebdułła,Mulla Abdullah,Mulla `Abd Allah,Mullah Abdullah,Mullā ‘Abd Allah,Mullā ‘Abd Allāh,ملا عبد الله,مەلا عەبدوڵا,مەلا عەبدوڵلاIQKirkukKirkuk District35.4695344.12590Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6734646Ḩawijat az ZaydīyahHawijat az Zaydiyah,hwyjt alzydyt,حويجة الزيدية,Ḩawijat az ZaydīyahIQAl AnbarAl-Ka’im District34.4343841.511860Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
435509Al Kasrat al JadīdahAl Kasrah al Jadidah,Al Kasrah al Jadīdah,Al Kasrat al Jadidah,Al Kasrat al Jadīdah,alksrt aljdydt,الكسرة الجديدةIQAl AnbarAl-Rutba District32.4648742.09140Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6788064Muḩī KaḩīlMuhi Kahil,Muḩī Kaḩīl,mhy khyl,محي كحيلIQBābilHashimiya District32.273344.810Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6784270Lāmi‘ MahdīLami` Mahdi,Lāmi‘ Mahdī,لامع مهديIQDiyāláQada Balad Ruz33.7627144.906820Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
98790‘Arab KāndArab Kandy,`Arab Jundi,`Arab Kand,`Arab Kanti,`Arabchandi,`Arabkandi,`Ereb Kendi,عرب جندي,عرب كاند,عەرەب كەندى,‘Arab Jundī,‘Arab Kantī,‘Arab Kānd,‘Arabchandī,‘Arabkandī,‘Ereb KendîIQArbīlArbil36.1434243.900760Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6686263Kūr Golkwr gl,کور گلIQSulaymaniyahPenjwin District35.796545.92210Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93035Nājī al FārisNaji al Faris,Nājī al FārisIQDhi QarSuq Al-Shoyokh District31.0166746.40Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6731862Muḩammad al KhawwāmMuhammad al Khawwam,Muḩammad al Khawwām,mhmd alkhwam,محمد الخوامIQAl MuthannáAl-Rumaitha District31.6009745.130050Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6647903Qaryat Khalīl IbrāhīmQaryat Khalil Ibrahim,Qaryat Khalīl Ibrāhīm,qryt khlyl abrahym,قرية خليل ابراهيمIQBaghdadAbu Ghraib District33.2815744.170620Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
96196HāldarahHal Dara,Haldara,Haldarah,Haledar,Hałedar,Heldere,Hełdere,Hāldarah,haldrt,هالدرة,هاڵەدار,هەڵدەرەIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ as Sulaymānīyah35.3895645.280280Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
8431594EḧmendeAhmanda,Ehmende,Eḧmende,yەhmەndە,ئەحمەندەIQSulaymaniyahPshdar District36.1040445.276230Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6871827Muzbān IbrāhīmMuzban Ibrahim,Muzbān Ibrāhīm,mzban abrahym,مزبان ابراهيمIQSalah ad DinAl-Daur District34.560943.865610Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
95014KaylkKalik,Kaylk,Kelik,Kelk,Kelk Collective,Klek,Klêk,Komelgeha Kelke,Komełgeha Kêlkê,Kumelgeha Kelke,Kumelgeha Kêlkê,kwmەlgەھa kێlkێ,kylk,kۆmەڵgەھa kێlkێ,كلێك,كومەلگەھا كێلكێ,كيلك,كۆمەڵگەھا كێلكێIQDuhokSemel District37.0154442.556940Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7454933Fatah NādizFatah Nadiz,Fatah Nādiz,فتە نادزIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ Ḩalabchah35.3837645.934650Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6790086‘Abbās Muḩammad`Abbas Muhammad,عباس محمد,‘Abbās MuḩammadIQBābilHashimiya District32.3726944.734610Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6781055Qaryat Qitāl al JanūbīQaryat Qital al Janubi,Qaryat Qitāl al Janūbī,qryt qtal aljnwby,قرية قتال الجنوبيIQBābilAl-Hilla District32.3687344.313920Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6928026‘Arab Ţalā‘ az Zakrī`Arab Tala` az Zakri,عرب طلاع الزكري,‘Arab Ţalā‘ az ZakrīIQBaghdadMahmudiya District33.045644.470450Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
9167062al-HussainiyahIQBaghdad916708533.5480644.414170Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6879580DabbāchahDabbachah,Dabbāchah,dbacht,دباچةIQDiyāláQaḑā’ Kifrī34.6008744.83120Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6817992‘Arab Muḩsin Jaryān`Arab Muhsin Jaryan,عرب محسن جريان,‘Arab Muḩsin JaryānIQBābilAl-Musayab District32.6810944.27580Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
98193BadrīyahBadriya,Badriyah,BadrīyahIQBasraAl-Midaina District30.9666747.166670Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
89589ZākahZaga,Zagah,Zajah,Zakah,Zaygah,Zāgah,Zākah,zakt,زاكةIQArbīlMakhmūr District36.1174843.638750Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6850770As Sayyid ‘Abd AllahAs Sayyid `Abd Allah,As Sayyid ‘Abd Allah,السيد عبد اللهIQAl QādisīyahHamza District31.5128444.970560Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6789570Qūmān ShanāwahQuman Shanawah,Qūmān Shanāwah,qwman shnawt,قومان شناوةIQAl QādisīyahQada Diwaniya32.0776344.604170Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
90889ShazīSece,Seje,Shazi,Shazī,Shezi,Shiri,Shirî,Shry,Shēzī,Sêcê,shry,shzy,sێjێ,سێجێ,شرى,شزيIQDuhokSemel District36.9125242.880810Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
8431422QułkanQulkan,Qurian,Qułkan,qwڵkan,قوڵكانIQSulaymaniyahPshdar District36.1619745.278580Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6676923Sīnjalahsynjlh,سینجلهIQSulaymaniyahPshdar District36.070545.32390Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
8664797Kala DerKala Der,Kele Dir,Kele Dîr,kەlە dyr,كەلە ديرIQNinevehAkre District36.570143.87720Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
9998005Salīm az ZaykSalim az Zayk,Salīm az Zayk,slym alzyk,سليم الزيكIQBaghdadMahmudiya District33.1660244.109050Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6849155Ḩamad FarīḩHamad Farih,hmd fryh,حمد فريح,Ḩamad FarīḩIQSalah ad DinTikrit District34.5121743.435830Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6789329‘Ubayd Julhum`Ubayd Julhum,عبيد جلهم,‘Ubayd JulhumIQAn NajafKufa32.1278344.559790Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
449124Qal‘at as SūwaydīQal`at as Suwaydi,Qal‘at as Sūwaydī,قلعة السويديIQBaghdadMahmudiya District33.141244.336760Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7322605Abū ZamūrAbu Zamur,Abū Zamūr,abw zmwr,ابو زمورIQMaysanAl Kahla District31.6821547.505160Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
97568Bu‘ayyinBaaiyin,Bu`ayyin,Bu‘ayyinIQDhi QarSuq Al-Shoyokh District30.9546.350Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7454917Kulkanī Ismā‘īlKulkan,Kulkan-i Isma`il Xesrew,Kulkani Isma`il,Kulkanī Ismā‘īl,Kułkan,Kułkan-î Îsma‘îl Xesrew,كلكني اسماعيل,كوڵكان,كوڵكانى ئيسماعيل خەسرەوIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ Ḩalabchah35.3048445.992560Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
91666ShālḩānSalh Agha,Salihan,Sałḧ Agha,Shalhan,Shālḩān,shalhan,Şāliḩān,ساڵح ئاغا,شالحانIQDiyāláKhanaqin District34.5774645.344480Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
7110874Umm Karūn al GharbīyahUmm Karun al Gharbiyah,Umm Karūn al Gharbīyah,am krwn alghrbyt,ام كرون الغربيةIQNinevehMosul35.9613442.817620Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6789676Kāţi‘ Maz̧lūmKati` Mazlum,Kāţi‘ Maz̧lūm,كاطع مظلومIQAl QādisīyahQada Diwaniya32.0383444.659790Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
417127Kānī KilāwKani Kilaw,Kani Klaw,Kanî Klaw,Kareze Glaw,Karêze Gław,Kānī Kilāw,Kānī Klāw,kany klaw,كارێزە گڵاو,كانى كلاو,كاني كلاوIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ as Sulaymānīyah35.6818145.398090Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6806016Ḩasan ḨamādīHasan Hamadi,hsn hmady,حسن حمادي,Ḩasan ḨamādīIQBaghdadAl-Kāżimiyyah33.5704944.223760Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
96680Gilnaghec GewreGalmagach,Galmāgāch,Gilnagach,Gilnaghec Gewre,Gilnāgāch,Kilnaghaji Kawar,Kilnāghājī Kawar,klnaghajy kwr,كلناغاجي كور,گلناغەج گەورەIQSulaymaniyahChamchamal District35.8620244.755940Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
446281Gōlak-i GawraIQArbīlArbil36.26544.14750Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
94568Khān MamlaḩahKhan Mamlaha,Khan Mamlaha Khalifa,Khan Mamlahah,Khān Mamlaha,Khān Mamlaha Khalīfa,Khān MamlaḩahIQKirkukKirkuk District34.9588943.959170Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
99334Al ḨusaynAl Husayn,Al Ḩusayn,Al Ḩuşayn,Husain,alhsyn,الحسينIQBābilHashimiya District32.3906644.546810Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
448380Sayyid ‘Abbās al KalīdārSayyid `Abbas al Kalidar,Sayyid ‘Abbās al KalīdārIQAn NajafKufa32.037544.451110Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6782758Jāsim Ḩasan JāsimJasim Hasan Jasim,Jāsim Ḩasan Jāsim,jasm hsn jasm,جاسم حسن جاسمIQSalah ad DinQaḑā’ Sāmarrā’34.2245443.610520Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
97319ChōtānChotan,ChōtānIQSulaymaniyahQaḑā’ as Sulaymānīyah35.545.550Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
91060SharmūkhSharmukh,SharmūkhIQMaysanAl Kahla District31.5833347.350Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6788474Ḩusayn ZaghīrHusayn Zaghir,hsyn zghyr,حسين زغير,Ḩusayn ZaghīrIQBābilHashimiya District32.4322844.912560Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
94883Kānī SārdKani Sard,Kanî Sard,Kānī Sārd,kany sard,كانى سارد,كاني ساردIQSulaymaniyahDarbandokeh District35.1158245.664990Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
93461MayrakīMayrahki,Mayrahkī,Mayraki,Mayrakī,Merake,Mereke,Mergi,Mirak,Mêrekê,Mêrgî,myrky,mێrgy,mێrەkێ,ميركي,ميرەكي,مێرگى,مێرەكێIQNinevehAkre District36.7392244.214490Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
8472092Tałe JaṟTale Jar,Tara Jarr,Tałe Jaṟ,taڵە jaڕ,تاڵە جاڕIQArbīlSoran District36.8708944.578440Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6790155‘Aydān Muḩammad`Aydan Muhammad,عيدان محمد,‘Aydān MuḩammadIQBābilHashimiya District32.4096644.609370Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
8429554DarbandIQSulaymaniyahRania District36.2151144.982810Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6784481Kāz̧im ad DahshanKazim ad Dahshan,Kāz̧im ad Dahshan,kazm aldhshn,كاظم الدهشنIQDiyāláAl-Muqdadiya District33.7250144.568940Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6871449‘Awḑ Ḩasan`Awd Hasan,عوض حسن,‘Awḑ ḨasanIQSalah ad DinQaḑā’ Sāmarrā’34.3252743.398940Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
6782664Ḩusayn Ḩamīd DarwīshHusayn Hamid Darwish,hsyn hmyd drwysh,حسين حميد درويش,Ḩusayn Ḩamīd DarwīshIQSalah ad DinQaḑā’ Sāmarrā’34.1752243.658420Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
387121Jāsim MuḩammadJasim Muhammad,Jāsim Muḩammad,jasm mhmd,جاسم محمدIQBābilAl-Mahawil District32.9270544.199240Asia/Baghdadpopulated place
91348Sayyid ḨaydarSaiyid Haidar,Sayid-Khaydar,Sayyid Haydar,Sayyid ḨaydarIQMaysanAmara District32.0169446.811110Asia/Baghdadpopulated place

Iraq: A Geographical Study of the Mesopotamian Land

Iraq’s Diverse Landscape and Historical Significance

Iraq, situated in the heart of the Middle East, is a country of great historical and geographical importance. It occupies a significant position in the region, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. To the southeast, it is bounded by the Persian Gulf. Historically known as Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is often regarded as the cradle of civilization, where some of the earliest human societies developed.

Geographically, Iraq is a mixture of desert, mountainous regions, and fertile plains. The northern part of Iraq is dominated by the Zagros Mountains, forming a natural border with Iran. This mountainous region is home to a Kurdish-majority population and includes several important cities, such as Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. The central part of Iraq consists mainly of arid plains and desert, while the southern part is characterized by wetlands and the fertile delta of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

The river systems, particularly the Tigris and Euphrates, are crucial to Iraq’s geography, both historically and economically. These rivers provide water for agriculture and act as important trade routes. Iraq’s location at the confluence of these two rivers has shaped the political, economic, and social developments of the country for millennia.

Administrative Structure of Iraq

Iraq is divided into 18 governorates (provinces), each with its own local government. These provinces are the primary administrative units of the country and are further subdivided into districts and sub-districts. The central government, based in Baghdad, exercises authority over these provinces, but regional differences, particularly in the Kurdistan Region, create a unique governance structure in the country.

The Kurdistan Region, which includes the provinces of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Dohuk, enjoys a high degree of autonomy and operates its own local government and military forces. This autonomous region has its own administrative structure, influenced by its ethnic and cultural distinctiveness, primarily comprising Kurdish people.

The remaining provinces of Iraq vary widely in geography and economy. Baghdad, the capital city, is situated along the Tigris River and serves as the political, cultural, and economic heart of the country. The southern provinces, such as Basra, are major oil-producing areas, with proximity to the Persian Gulf enabling significant shipping and trade activities. In contrast, provinces like Nineveh and Anbar in the western and northern regions are more rural, with a mix of desert and fertile agricultural land.

Cities and Towns: The Urban and Rural Divide in Iraq

Iraq’s cities are the focal points for its economy, governance, and culture. Baghdad, as the largest and most important city, plays a dominant role in the country’s politics and culture. Located in the central part of the country, Baghdad is one of the oldest cities in the world and has been a center of learning, commerce, and culture for centuries. Despite facing significant challenges in the aftermath of conflict and war, the city remains a key hub for Iraq's economy, including sectors like oil, trade, and services.

Other key cities in Iraq include Basra, Mosul, and Erbil. Basra, located in the south, is Iraq's main port and a vital center for oil exports. Mosul, once one of the largest cities in Iraq, is located in the north and is historically significant as an important trading hub. Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, has grown rapidly in recent years and serves as a key economic and cultural center in northern Iraq.

Smaller towns and rural areas throughout Iraq contribute significantly to agriculture, trade, and regional industry. These areas, particularly in provinces like Najaf and Karbala, are also important centers of religious significance, attracting pilgrims from across the world. The rural-urban divide in Iraq is apparent, with many people living in the cities while rural areas remain reliant on agriculture and traditional industries.

Geographic Data: Mapping Iraq’s Regions and Cities

To understand the full scope of Iraq’s geography and its urban development, obtaining detailed data on its cities, regions, and departments is essential. Geographic information such as the latitude and longitude of each of Iraq’s major cities, such as Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil, helps in mapping the country’s infrastructure, urban sprawl, and regional development.

The distribution of Iraq’s cities and towns can be analyzed using geographic data to understand how population centers have developed in relation to the country’s rivers, oil reserves, and agricultural areas. For instance, Baghdad’s location along the Tigris River has made it an ideal location for trade and agriculture, while southern cities like Basra are positioned strategically to take advantage of Iraq’s proximity to the Persian Gulf.

Detailed geographic data also allows for a better understanding of Iraq’s natural resources, including its vast oil fields, agricultural land, and water sources. By analyzing the geographic distribution of these resources, policymakers can develop strategies for sustainable development and better resource management.

Latitude and Longitude: Essential for Mapping Iraq’s Geography

Latitude and longitude data are essential tools for mapping Iraq’s cities and regions with precision. The geographical coordinates of cities such as Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil provide valuable insights into their spatial relationship with surrounding natural features, infrastructure, and resources. By obtaining the latitude and longitude of each city, urban planners and policymakers can make more informed decisions regarding urban development, infrastructure projects, and resource allocation.

For example, understanding the geographic coordinates of Baghdad and its surrounding areas helps to assess its vulnerability to flooding or other natural disasters. Similarly, by knowing the latitude and longitude of cities like Erbil, which are located near oil-rich regions, planners can identify areas in need of development and infrastructure investment.

The precise mapping of Iraq’s cities also plays a crucial role in regional development. For example, in rural provinces like Al-Qadisiyyah or Muthanna, understanding the geographic layout allows for better planning in sectors like agriculture, transportation, and education.

Sustainable Development and Geographic Data in Iraq

Sustainable development in Iraq is closely tied to understanding the country’s diverse geography and natural resources. The country’s vast oil reserves have been central to its economy for decades, but reliance on oil extraction also poses environmental challenges. Geographic data is crucial for ensuring that Iraq’s development remains sustainable, balancing industrial growth with environmental preservation.

Mapping out Iraq’s agricultural zones, river systems, and oil fields allows for better planning of resource extraction and sustainable agricultural practices. For instance, provinces like Dhi Qar, located in the southern part of Iraq, are home to some of the country’s most fertile land, and understanding their geographical coordinates helps to optimize irrigation systems and agricultural production.

Geographic data also plays a vital role in addressing environmental challenges. As Iraq faces issues like desertification, water scarcity, and pollution, geographic data helps to identify areas in need of intervention, allowing for the development of sustainable land use policies and environmental protection programs.

Leveraging Geographic Data for Iraq’s Future

As Iraq continues to recover from years of conflict and instability, geographic data will be an essential tool for its rebuilding process. By obtaining detailed information on Iraq’s cities, regions, and natural resources, the country can plan for a more sustainable, balanced, and equitable future. Geographic data will be key to managing Iraq’s urbanization, economic diversification, and resource allocation.

Whether it is planning for the expansion of oil industries in Basra, improving agriculture in central Iraq, or managing water resources in the north, geographic data provides a solid foundation for developing policies that support Iraq’s growth and resilience. With detailed geographic data, Iraq can better navigate the complexities of modern development while preserving its rich cultural and natural heritage.

Conclusion

In conclusion, obtaining comprehensive geographic data on Iraq’s cities, regions, and natural resources—including precise latitude and longitude coordinates—is crucial for understanding the country’s geography and supporting its development. By leveraging this data, Iraq can create sustainable development strategies, manage its resources effectively, and build a resilient future for its people. Geographic data is not only valuable for urban planning and infrastructure development but also for improving environmental sustainability and fostering long-term growth in a rapidly changing world.

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