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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 4.38% of Iraq's total population of 46.0M. Al Başrah al Qadīmah is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Baghdad timezone. The average annual temperature is 28°C with 241 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 7 meters above sea level.

Population

2,015,483

Global Rank

#197

Country Rank

#3

% of Iraq

4.38%

Avg Temperature

28°C

Annual Rainfall

241 mm

Elevation

7 m

Timezone

Asia/Baghdad

Al Başrah al Qadīmah on the Map

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Climate in Al Başrah al Qadīmah

Al Başrah al Qadīmah's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Mar with 83 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

16.7°C
Jan
15.9°C
Feb
19.7°C
Mar
28°C
Apr
32.6°C
May
40.2°C
Jun
41°C
Jul
40.7°C
Aug
36.6°C
Sep
28°C
Oct
22°C
Nov
15°C
Dec
15°C41°C

Monthly Rainfall

20 mm
Jan
46 mm
Feb
83 mm
Mar
7 mm
Apr
23 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
0 mm
Sep
2 mm
Oct
55 mm
Nov
5 mm
Dec

Iraq at a Glance

Country Population

46,042,015

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 is the climate like in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?

Al Başrah al Qadīmah has an average annual temperature of 28°C and receives 241 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Dec.

What timezone is Al Başrah al Qadīmah in?

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