Maysan Governorate, Administrative region in southeastern Iraq
The Maysan Governorate extends across 16,070 square kilometers of land, incorporating the city of Amarah and several agricultural districts along the Tigris River.
The territory, known as Messène by Ancient Greeks, gained prominence when Alexander the Great established Charax Spasinu in 324 BC as a strategic settlement.
The population of 922,890 inhabitants includes Shia Arabs, Feyli Kurds, Mandeans, and Christians, who maintain their specific traditions and customs in the region.
The governorate connects to other Iraqi regions through a network of highways, with Amarah serving as the central transportation and administrative hub.
The governorate maintains higher electricity reliability compared to Baghdad, following infrastructure improvements implemented since 2013 under governor Ali Dawai Lazem.
Location: Iraq
Capital city: Amarah
Shares border with: Dhi Qar Governorate
GPS coordinates: 31.90000,47.03333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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