Karbala, Iraq · Asia
1,218,732
Population
Asia
Continent
Baghdad
Timezone
IQ
Country Code
Karbala is a major city in central Iraq. It is the capital of Karbala Governorate. With an estimated population of 691,100 people in 2024, Karbala is the second largest city in central Iraq, after Baghdad. The city is located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Baghdad, and a few miles east of Lake Milh, also known as Razzaza Lake. Karbala is one of the main political, spiritual and cultural hubs of Shi'a Islam. The city, best known as the location of the battle of Karbala in 680 AD between Husayn...
Coordinates
32.6160°, 44.0249°
Region/State
Karbala
District
Kerbala District
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Country
Iraq
Region
Karbala
Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Population
1,218,732
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