Port of Nasiriyah
IQNSR🇮🇶Iraq
Port Location
About Port of Nasiriyah
Also known as: Garmat Balwan, Garmat Balwān, grmt blwan, گرمة بلوان
Nasiriyah is a canal port located on the lower Euphrates River in Iraq. Established in 1872, it serves as a transportation hub for the region.
Background
Nasiriyah, also spelled Nassiriya or Nasiriya, is a city in Iraq, the capital of the Dhi Qar Governorate. It lies on the lower Euphrates, about 360 km south-southeast of Baghdad, near the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, as well as the recently established Ur Tourist City located adjacent to the archaeological site. Its population in 2018 was about 558,000, making it the ninth-largest city in Iraq. It had a diverse population of Muslims, Mandaeans and Jews in the early 20th century; today its inhabitants are predominantly Shia Muslims.Current Conditions
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Vessel Limits
- Elevation
- 5m
Region
- Latitude
- 31.0500°
- Longitude
- 46.2500°
References & Identifiers
- GeoNames ID
- 7025162 →
- Wikidata
- Q38811 →
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
Identification
- UN/LOCODE
- IQNSR
- Country
- 🇮🇶Iraq
- Time Zone
- UTC+3
- Feature Type
- CNL (Canal)
Classification
- Type
- Port
History
- Established
- 1872
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