Al Hashimiyah, Iraq Explained

Al Hashimiyah, Iraq should not be confused with Al-Hashimiyah, Hama.

Official Name:Al Hashimiyah
Native Name:الهاشمية
Pushpin Map:Iraq
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Iraq
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Babil
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Hashimiya District
Leader Title:Mayor
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:37,300
Coordinates:32.3664°N 44.6581°W

Al Hashimiyah (Arabic: الهاشمية) is a town in Babil Governorate, Iraq. It is located south of Baghdad.

Background

Al Hashimiyah is named after Hashemites who inhabited the region. The region is about .[1]

Climate

Al Hashimiyah has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). Most rain falls in the winter. The average annual temperature in Al Hashimiyah is 23.1°C. About 117mm of precipitation falls annually.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cosit.gov.iq/AAS/AAS2012/section_10/1.htm الوحدات الإدارية ومساحتها كما في 2009