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Ash Shaţrah, Iraq
Dhi Qar · Iraq
Ash Shaţrah is a large city in Dhi Qar, Iraq with a population of 182,175. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Ash Shaţrah
Al-Shatrah is a town in southern Iraq, located north of Nasiriyah. It is the administrative capital of the al-Shatrah District, a part of the Dhi Qar Governorate. Al-Shatrah is situated along the Gharraf Canal at the intersection with Highway 7. It lies 22.35 km west of the ancient city of Lagash. In 2009, it had a population estimated 254,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 182,175 |
| Population Density | 670 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4091°, 46.1727° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Dhi Qar |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.1 inches (129 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ash Shaţrah
Ash Shaţrah is a large city in Iraq (Dhi Qar) with a population of 182,175. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Ash Shaţrah
Ash Shaţrah has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jul (40.1°C), the coldest is Jan (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 271.8 sq mi (704.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4091°N, 46.1727°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Ash Shaţrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 53°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ash Shaţrah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of law Sumer university | College | — | — |
| المعهد التقني في الشطرة | College | — | — |
| المعهد التكنولوجي في الشطرة | College | — | — |
| طعيمه ال عبد | College | — | — |
| كلية التربية للبنات الشطرة | College | — | — |
Schools in Ash Shaţrah
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الهلالية الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه الوحده الابتدائيه | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية النوارس الاهلية (Al-Nawaris Private Secondary School) | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة تحت الإنشاء | — | — | — | — |
| School under construction | — | — | — | — |
| معهدالامتيازالمركزي | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة دجلة للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| اعدادية الشطرة للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية هاجر للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المحمرة زهير بن القين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة العباسية | — | — | — | — |
| الى م. حمورابي | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الجهاد | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الصالحلون الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الحكمة الأهلية للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| Tawakkalna ala Allah aloula schoole | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة دمشق الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه البشائر الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ارض السواد | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه متوسطة الإمامين العسكرين للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الجهاد الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| إعدادية المرتضى للبنين / إعدادية الشطرة للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المعارف الابتدائيه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المسار الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة العهد الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة العهد الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Shatra Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| al shatrah primary school | — | — | — | — |
| El-Murtadha preparatory school / El-Shatrah preparatory school for boys | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ash Shaţrah
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Ash Shaţrah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| مكتبة المعرفة 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المعرفة 2 | 0.0 |
Cafes in Ash Shaţrah
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ash Shaţrah
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ash Shaţrah
10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ash Shaţrah
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ash Shaţrah
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ash Shaţrah
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ash Shaţrah
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ash Shaţrah
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ash Shaţrah
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ash Shaţrah
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shaţrah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ash Shaţrah
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Air Base | XNH | Medium Airport |
| Kut Al Hayy East Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Hayy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juwarin Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Qalat Sikar Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ash Shaţrah
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| Iraq Post Office | |
| Iraq Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shaţrah
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| السيد العباس بن الامام موسى الكاظم (عليه السلام) | |
| جامع الأمام المنتظر(عج) | |
| جامع الإمام الجواد عليه السلام (سيد زويد) | |
| جامع الرحمن | |
| جامع السيده معصومه | |
| جامع وحسنية نبي الرحمة للمرحوم حامي شمال Nabi Al-Rahma Mosque & Hussainiya() | |
| حسينية أولاد الرسول ( سيد جاسم ) | |
| حسينية الصديق الطاهرة (آل عمر) | |
| حسينية الصديقة الطاهرة (آل عمر) | |
| حسينية الكوثر | |
| حسينية خدام آل محمد | |
| حسينية وجامع أصحاب الكساء | |
| مزار الامام العباس ابن الإمام الكاظم عليه السلام |
Quick Facts
Around Ash Shaţrah
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Ash Shaţrah?
Ash Shaţrah has a population of 182,175 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 670 people per square mile, spread across 271.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ash Shaţrah?
Ash Shaţrah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.1 inches.