Baghdad Governorate, Administrative province in central Iraq.
Baghdad Governorate extends along both banks of the Tigris River, covering a metropolitan area that includes residential districts, commercial zones, and agricultural lands.
The province gained its administrative status in 1920 when Baghdad became the capital of modern Iraq, following centuries of Ottoman rule.
The governorate contains numerous educational institutions, including the University of Baghdad, which serves as a center for academic research and higher learning.
Multiple bridges connect the eastern Rusafa district with the western Karkh area, facilitating daily transportation across the Tigris River for millions of residents.
The governorate maintains the smallest territorial size among Iraq's provinces while supporting the highest population density of 43,000 people per square kilometer.
Location: Iraq
Capital city: Baghdad
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Shares border with: Al Anbar Governorate, Babylon Governorate, Diyala Governorate
Website: http://baghdad.gov.iq
GPS coordinates: 33.33333,44.43333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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