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Al Ḩayy, Iraq

Wasit · Iraq

Al Ḩayy is a mid-size city in Wasit, Iraq with a population of 78,272. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

78,272 Population 351/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
5.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Al Ḩayy

Al Ḩayy

Al-Hay is a town located in Iraq's Wasit Province. It is 45 kilometers south of the city of Kut and 220 kilometers south of Iraqi capital Baghdad. It has a population of 85,500 citizens.

People

Population78,272
Density351/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain5.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population78,272
Population Density351 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates32.1742°, 46.0435°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceWasit
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average98°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation5.9 inches (149 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Ḩayy

Al Ḩayy is a mid-size city in Iraq (Wasit) with a population of 78,272. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 98°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Al Ḩayy

Al Ḩayy has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.0
Al Ḩayy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 98°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 98°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Iraq avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average98°F (36°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area222.9 sq mi (577.3 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates32.1742°N, 46.0435°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"
85% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 9, 2024.

Aug 5, 1998 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.6 117 km
Mar 23, 2001 47 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.5 102 km
Jun 6, 2021 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 129 km
Jan 11, 2018 26 km ENE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.2 121 km
Apr 18, 2012 30 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M5.1 98 km
Mar 8, 2012 35 km NW of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.1 116 km
Apr 20, 2012 30 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.1 99 km
Jun 3, 2020 32 km N of Mehr?n, Iran M5.0 138 km
Apr 21, 2012 34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M5.0 98 km
Apr 20, 2012 28 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M5.0 94 km
Jan 25, 2005 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.0 136 km
Sep 25, 2015 41 km NNW of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M4.9 90 km
Mar 13, 2020 8 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M4.9 136 km
Apr 21, 2012 34 km SSW of Dehlor?n, Iran M4.9 102 km
Apr 20, 2012 31 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran M4.9 101 km
Mar 24, 2012 29 km ENE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M4.9 97 km
Jan 25, 2005 38 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M4.9 133 km
Feb 29, 2012 22 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq M4.9 89 km
May 24, 1990 51 km WNW of Dehlor?n, Iran M4.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
June 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 98°F (36°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 96°F (36°C) 0.0 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Al Ḩayy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 52°F in January to 98°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Ḩayy

Institution Type Founded Website
Al Jahadil University
كلية الطب البيطري / جامعة واسط College

Schools in Al Ḩayy

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al Muthanna School
إعدادية الحي للبنين
مدرسة مالك بن نويرة الابتدائية
مدرسة حسان بن ثابت الابتدائية
إعدادية سعيد بن جبير
مدرسة زيد بن علي عليه السلام
مدرسة التسامي الابتدائية للبنات
مدرسة اكد للبنات
مدرسة الوفاء الابتدائية
متوسطة أم البنين
Beirut Primary School
مدرسة المثنى الابتدائية
مدرسة سفينة النجاة الابتدائية
مدرسة حسان بن ثابت / ح2
مدرسة الإمام الحسن الزكي
تربية الحي
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Radio Stations near Al Ḩayy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Al Ḩayy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Life

Libraries in Al Ḩayy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
لا هلا ولامرحبه0.0
مركز سعيد ابن جبير للكامرات المراقبة0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Ḩayy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الحي المسقوف

Cafes in Al Ḩayy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مقهى هاشم بكه

Monuments in Al Ḩayy

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

جامع العباسية

Castles in Al Ḩayy

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cala Shaikh Abdulla
Hanun al Jauhar
Hassun al Jawhar
Qalat Abd Allah al Yasin
Qalat al Hajj Jabir
Qalat Ibn Jawhar

Clinics in Al Ḩayy

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Askari Health Center
alwaihda health center
قطاع الرعاية الصحية
مركز السلام الصحي
مركز حي الوحدة الصحي
مركز سعيد الصحي
مستوصف البشائر الصحي

Gas Stations in Al Ḩayy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IQ #529141467
محطة تعبئة وقود أرض الطيبة المشيدة

Banks in Al Ḩayy

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مصرف الرافدين الحي
مصرف الرافدين فرع الحي

Airports Near Al Ḩayy

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kut Al Hayy East Air BaseMedium Airport
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah AirportMedium Airport
Al Hayy AirportSmall Airport
An Numaniyah Air BaseSmall Airport
Qalat Sikar Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Ḩayy

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office
دائرة بريد واتصالات البشائر
دائرة بريد واتصالات الحي

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ḩayy

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع إقرأ
جامع الرسول
جامع عبد الله الرضيع
مرقد التابعي الجليل سعيد بن جبير الأسدي ع

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

Around Al Ḩayy

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 29
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 2
Cafes 1
Banks 2
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 8
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

🇮🇶 About Iraq

Capital Baghdad
Population 38,433,600
Area 437,072 km²
GDP (USD) $268,881,051,644
GDP per capita $5,965
HDI 0.686
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 81.7%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency IQD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Calling code +964
TLD .iq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Ḩayy

What is the population of Al Ḩayy?

Al Ḩayy has a population of 78,272 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 351 people per square mile, spread across 222.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Ḩayy?

Al Ḩayy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 98°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.9 inches.

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