Port of Nasiriyah

IQNSR🇮🇶Iraq

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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.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Latitude
31.0500°
Longitude
46.2500°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7025162 →
Wikidata
Q38811 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1872

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

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Where is the Port of Nasiriyah?

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The Port of Nasiriyah is a port in IQ. Its UN/LOCODE is IQNSR — 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 IQNSR 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 Nasiriyah?

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The Port of Nasiriyah 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.