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
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
Monthly Rainfall
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
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Al Başrah al Qadīmah with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 1,326,564 | 3 km |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | 16 km |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | 36 km |
| Abadan | 370,180 | 50 km |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | 53 km |
| Al Qurnah | 286,073 | 68 km |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | 73 km |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | 86 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.