Al Muthanna Governorate

Al Muthanna extends over 51,740 square kilometers of territory in Iraq, making it a substantial administrative region bordering Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

The region contains archaeological remains of ancient Uruk, which stood as the largest metropolis in southern Babylonia during the third millennium BCE.

The population of 835,797 residents in Al Muthanna maintains strong connections to Shia Arab traditions, influencing regional social structures and practices.

The governorate divides into four main districts - Al-Samawa, Al-Khidhir, Al-Rumaitha, and Al-Salman, with Samawah serving as the administrative center.

The territory holds one of Iraq's highest poverty rates at 52 percent, despite its strategic location and substantial land area.

Location: Iraq

Capital city: Samawah

Shares border with: Najaf Governorate, Northern Borders Province

GPS coordinates: 30.20000,45.35000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14