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Ash Shāmīyah, Iraq

Al-Qadisiyah · Iraq

Ash Shāmīyah is a mid-size city in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq with a population of 57,661. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

57,661 Population 473/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
3.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Ash Shāmīyah

Ash Shāmīyah

Al-Shamiya is a city in Al-Shamiya District, Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq. It is roughly 147 km south of Baghdad on the Al-Shamiya branch of the Euphrates. Settlement dates back to Sumerian times, but the modern city was established in 1822 during the Ottoman era, named "Hamidya" after Abdul Hamid II. It was renamed al-Shamiya "Levantine" after the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq.

People

Population57,661
Density473/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain3.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population57,661
Population Density473 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates31.9626°, 44.6008°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceAl-Qadisiyah
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.4 inches (87 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ash Shāmīyah

Ash Shāmīyah is a mid-size city in Iraq (Al-Qadisiyah) with a population of 57,661. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Ash Shāmīyah

Ash Shāmīyah 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 99 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.1
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 — / — 0.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.3
Ash Shāmīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Iraq avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area122.0 sq mi (315.9 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates31.9626°N, 44.6008°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 18, 2017.

Aug 18, 2017 Iraq M4.7 138 km
Feb 20, 1990 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq M4.6 79 km
Aug 5, 2004 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.6 146 km
Jan 25, 1996 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.5 140 km
Aug 28, 2004 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 144 km
Jan 20, 2013 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 143 km
Aug 7, 2004 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 144 km
Feb 19, 2016 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.1 118 km
Jan 30, 2008 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.0 114 km
Dec 20, 2013 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.0 122 km
Jan 30, 2008 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq M3.8 115 km
Jan 21, 2013 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M3.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Ash Shāmīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 51°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ash Shāmīyah

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الفرات للبنين
مدرسة زين العبدين
مدرسة الفلاح
مدرسة عمار ابن ياسر
Shamiya prep for boys
ثانوية الصلاحية للبنين
متوسطة المهناوية للبنين
طريق المشاييه الاصمعي
مدرسة حسان بن ثابت الإبتدائية
مدرسة حسان بن ثابت
مدرسة مهد الحضارات
مدرسة حي الحسين 6 صف
Madrasat Nabulus al Ibtidaiyah
مدرسة الشعلة الابتدائية للبنات
ثانوية الهادي للمتميزين
Madrasat al Qadwat Mutawassitat Thalathin Tammuz
Madrasat al Jahiz
مدرسة سعدون غاشور
Madrasat Shurjayl Bin Hamlanah
Madrasat Sadun Ashur
Madrasat Al Dahu
Madrasat al Marid al Arabi
Madrasat al Aqidah
Madrasat al Khalidiyah
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Radio Stations near Ash Shāmīyah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Ash Shāmīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arts library0.0
Arts library0.0
Arts library0.0
Central library0.0
Central library0.0
الغسق0.0
الغسق0.0
المكتبة العامة في ناحية العباسية0.0
مركز الوان للفنون التشكيلية0.0
مركز الوان للفنون التشكيلية0.0
مكتب تبارك لصيانة الموبايلات والحاسبات0.0
مكتب تبارك لصيانة الموبايلات والحاسبات0.0
مكتبة ألوان0.0
مكتبة ألوان0.0
مكتبة الباشا للالعاب0.0
مكتبة الباشا للالعاب0.0
مكتبة الزهور0.0
مكتبة الزهور0.0
مكتبة الكوفة العامة0.0
مكتبة الكوفة العامة0.0
مكتبة المونتير طاهر الفحام0.0
مكتبة المونتير طاهر الفحام0.0
مكتبة النجف الطبية0.0
مكتبة النجف الطبية0.0
مكتبة الوان0.0
مكتبة الوان0.0
مكتبتي0.0
مكتبتي0.0

Farmers Markets in Ash Shāmīyah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Womens' Market
اسواق البدر
اسواق البدر
السوق العصري
السوق العصري
سوق الكوفة الكبير
مجمع انسب الاسعار
مجمع انسب الاسعار

Restaurants in Ash Shāmīyah

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baghdad Bakery
Baqer Ali for fast food
Barakat Al Zahra Restaurant
fish market
Hadramaut Mandi
Hassoun Al-Azzawi Kebab Restaurant
Ibn Sabah chicken
Jalal Kebab Restaurant
Jassim and Nas Restaurant
Monster Falafel
Our people's bakery
Sayed Hashem's rolls
مطعم وكازينو أبن شعلان الجنابي

Cafes in Ash Shāmīyah

31 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abu Al-Tayeb Al-Mayali Coffee Shop
Abu Samer Cafe (VIB)
Al-Hayba Cafe
Al-Rawsheh Coffee Shop (National Varieties)
Brothers Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Amir Al-Shablawi
Coffee and Al-Shalaka Stadium
Coffee Baron
Coffee Hussein Al Kaabi
Coffee Infinity 1
Coffee Nights of Damascus
Coffee Nights of Rowan
Coffee Nights of Sham
Coffee nights of wakefulness
Coffee on the beach
Coffee Tariq
Coffee the cub
Coffee Violet Nights
Freedom Street Coffee Shop
Haitham Al-Janabi Cafe
Holy Crowd Coffee
I am coming to see you
Kofi Ahmed
Kofi Ahmed Hamza
Kufi Ibn Shaalan
Mahmoud Al-Bleebish Coffee Shop
Muthanna Abu Adi Coffee Shop
NERO Cafe
Rasool Alhamidawi Café
Sand Sami Cafe

Dentists in Ash Shāmīyah

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دكتوره سجى طوبال

Bus Stations in Ash Shāmīyah

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

كراج الصلاحية

Gas Stations in Ash Shāmīyah

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة تعبئة وقود الأنعام المشيدة
محطة تعبئة وقود البركات المشيدة
محطة تعبئة وقود السنبلة الذهبية
محطة تعبئة وقود الشامية الحكومية
محطة تعبئة وقود رواد الشامية المشيدة
محطة وقود بوابة الشامية
محطة وقود بوابة الشامية

Banks in Ash Shāmīyah

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sabah Al-Nasrawi Outlet and Markets
عقيل الحجامي

Shopping Malls in Ash Shāmīyah

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Shamiya Mall
Electrical appliances mall
Jannah Mall
Mercy Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shāmīyah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ash Shāmīyah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Najaf International AirportNJFLarge Airport
An Numaniyah Air BaseSmall Airport
Shaykh Hantush Highway StripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ash Shāmīyah

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office
Iraq Post Office
Iraq Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ash Shāmīyah

32 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
al nasr dental lab
Alansaar Primary healthcare Center
Dentistry clinics
Ok Ali
الكوثر
المركز العراقي التخصصي
د علي محمودالصائغ
د. سلام الفتلاوي
د.رعد الصفار
د.مازن الخرسان
د.هاشم العميدي
دكتور عماد السعبري
دكتور محمد عبد الامير
دكتوره نورهان
رضا الأسدي للعلاج الطبيعي
ستار العيساوي للسونار
عيادات الوارث الخيرية
عيادة الدكتور حيدر جواد الجبوري
عيادة الدكتور زيد حسن ربيع
عيادة الدكتور يعرب رياض للسونار والاشعة التشخيصية
عياده المرض حسن هادي
مجمع ابن سينا الطبي
مختبر الامير التخصصي للتحليلات المرضية
مختبر البكتريولوجي رزاق مفتاح هادي
مركز الضاحية اللبنانية العراقية لزراعة الشعر والتجميل
مركز الكوثر الصحي
مركز المرونة
مركز خوله زوين الصحي
مركز صحي القدس في النجف . ق.ر
مستشفى الفرات الاوسط
مستوصف حي المتنبي
نقابة اطباء النجف

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shāmīyah

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bawah
جامع الصلاحية
جامع الصلاحية

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)

🇮🇶 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 Ash Shāmīyah

What is the population of Ash Shāmīyah?

Ash Shāmīyah has a population of 57,661 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 473 people per square mile, spread across 122.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ash Shāmīyah?

Ash Shāmīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.

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