Port of Najaf

IQNJF🇮🇶Iraq

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About Port of Najaf

Also known as: Nahr al Ab`aywi, Nahr al Ab‘aywī, نهر الابعيوي

Najaf is a canal port located in central Iraq. It serves as a transportation hub for the region.

Background
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people. It is widely considered amongst the holiest cities of Shia Islam and one of its spiritual capitals, as well as the center of Shia political power in Iraq.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
15m

Region

Subdivision
IQ-NA
Latitude
31.9833°
Longitude
44.3000°

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
IQNJF
Country
🇮🇶Iraq
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6779481 →
Wikidata
Q168193 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Najaf?

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You can track vessels near Najaf (IQNJF) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Najaf?

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The Port of Najaf is a port in IQ. Its UN/LOCODE is IQNJF — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE IQNJF mean?

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The first two characters, IQ, are the ISO country code for IQ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Najaf?

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The Port of Najaf operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.