Karbala Governorate, Administrative region in central Iraq.
The territory extends across 5,034 square kilometers of central Iraq, encompassing agricultural plains and artificial Lake Milh.
The Battle of Karbala in 680 AD resulted in the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, establishing this region as a center of religious significance.
The governorate houses the Imam Hussein Shrine, which receives millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims during religious observances throughout the year.
The population density reaches 240 people per square kilometer, with a total of 1,218,732 residents recorded in recent demographic studies.
The territory contains the city of Ain Al-Tamur, featuring natural springs and date palm groves in the western desert region.
Location: Iraq
Capital city: Karbala
Shares border with: Al Anbar Governorate, Najaf Governorate
GPS coordinates: 32.45000,43.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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