Official Name: | Najaf Governorate |
Native Name: | محافظة النجف |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Other Name: | Najaf Province |
Leader Title: | Governor |
Leader Name: | Yusuf Kinawi |
Mapsize: | 200px |
Settlement Type: | Governorate |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Iraq |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Najaf |
Coordinates: | 31.1167°N 91°W |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Total: | 1471592 |
Area Total Km2: | 28824 |
Blank Name Sec2: | HDI (2021) |
Blank Info Sec2: | 0.655[1] |
Website: | https://najaf.iq/ |
Najaf Governorate (Arabic: محافظة النجف|Muḥāfażat an-Najaf) or Najaf Province is a governorate in central and southern Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf, with another major city being Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims, who form the majority of the population.
Results of the 2023 provincial elections (seats):