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Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

Major city · Population 2.0M

Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the 3rd largest city in Iraq with a population of approximately 2,015,483 people as of 2026. This makes it the 197th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.37% of Iraq's total population of 46.1M. Al Başrah al Qadīmah is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.

Population

2,015,483

Global Rank

#197

Country Rank

#3

% of Iraq

4.37%

Al Başrah al Qadīmah on the Map

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Iraq at a Glance

Country Population

46,118,793

Capital

Baghdad

Region

Western Asia

Major Cities

40

GDP per Capita

$6,074

Life Expectancy

72.3 years

Urban Population

69.9%

Growth Rate

0.02%

Other Major Cities in Iraq

Baghdad
7.2M
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
2.1M
Mosul
1.7M
Erbil
1.6M
Basrah
1.3M
Karbala
1.2M
Kirkuk
1.0M
Abū Ghurayb
900K
Sulaymaniyah
878K
Nasiriyah
558K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Al Başrah al Qadīmah with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Al Başrah al Qadīmah by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Basrah1,326,5643 km
Az Zubayr122,67616 km
Khorramshahr330,60636 km
Abadan370,18050 km
Umm Qaşr107,62053 km
Al Qurnah286,07368 km
Al Madīnah255,00073 km
Al Fāw104,56986 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Al Başrah al Qadīmah?

The population of Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq is approximately 2,015,483 people, making it the 197th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Iraq.

Is Al Başrah al Qadīmah the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad. Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What timezone is Al Başrah al Qadīmah in?

Al Başrah al Qadīmah is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.