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Balad, Iraq
Salah ad Din · Iraq
Balad is a mid-size city in Salah ad Din, Iraq with a population of 42,088. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balad
Balad, also transliterated Beled or Belad, is a city in Saladin Governorate, Iraq, 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the national capital, Baghdad. It is the capital of Balad District. Located in Iraq's volatile Sunni Triangle, between the towns of Al Dhuluiya, Yathrib and Ishaqi, Balad's inhabitants are primarily farmers who work mainly on grape and date farms and as citrus growers.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,088 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0149°, 44.1457° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Salah ad Din |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balad
Balad is a mid-size city in Iraq (Salah ad Din) with a population of 42,088. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Balad
Balad has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.7°C), the coldest is Jan (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 244 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 435.7 sq mi (1,128.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0149°N, 44.1457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Balad has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 51°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Balad
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| المعهد التقني | College | - | , |
| كلية الامام الجامعة-بلد | College | - | , |
| كلية الزراعة - جامعة سامراء | College | - | , |
Schools in Balad
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| معهد بسمة بلد | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة القاهرة | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المسرة | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة بلد للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية النور للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الخالدين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الزهور | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة فاطمة بنت اسد | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الشهيدة سكنة للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الضحى للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الدوحة | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية بلد للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة غطفان الابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة الرافعي | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية العروبة | - | - | - | - |
| مدارس بلد الاهلية النموذجية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة السيد محمد | - | - | - | - |
| روضة ام البنين ع | - | - | - | - |
| روضة السيدة رقية ع | - | - | - | - |
| معهد القلم سابقا | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المهاجرين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة تدمر الابتدائية للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الصناعه | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة النور | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الروافد للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| روضة بلد | - | - | - | - |
| تربية بلد | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة بلد الابتدائيه | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الدوحه الابتدائيه | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الشهيدة سكنه للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ابو جعفر المنصور | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطة الرصافي | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balad
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Balad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| جامع الامام المهدي ع |
Libraries in Balad
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acilia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزقازيق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الهلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلد العامة | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balad
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ابو عبدالله للسيراميك | |||||
| اسواق الشمري | |||||
| اسواق العائلة السعيدة | |||||
| اسواق الغدير ماركت | |||||
| اسواق سيد جابر | |||||
| اسواق محمد طعمة | |||||
| اسواق وردة | |||||
| اقمشة حجوج | |||||
| باسم دوبة | |||||
| جملون فراس عبدالزهرة | |||||
| حيدر كوزر للسيراميك | |||||
| رسول هدو | |||||
| ساحة مصطفى للغاز | |||||
| سنتر بيبي | |||||
| شركة الهمام للاثاث | |||||
| علوة بلد المركزية | |||||
| علوة بيت سبتي | |||||
| لحوم سامر | |||||
| مجمع بلد التسويقي | |||||
| مجمع قصر الشام | |||||
| محلات البلدية | |||||
| مطبعة الفرقان | |||||
| مفروشات الاخوين | |||||
| مكتب منذر للحاسبات | |||||
| مكتبة التقى | |||||
| مكتبة الجوهرة | |||||
| مكتبة اللؤلؤة |
Restaurants in Balad
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Balad
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Balad
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Balad
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Balad
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balad
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Balad
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Balad
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balad
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balad
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balad
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Balad
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Balad
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Sahra Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Taji Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Taqaddum Air Base | TQD | Medium Airport |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | - | Medium Airport |
| Rasheed Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Injanah Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Khan Bani Saad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Qasr Tall Mihl Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit South Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Balad
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| Iraq Post Office | |
| مكتب بريد بلد |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balad
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Imam Shaikh Hasan | |
| masjad agoofran | |
| جامع الامام الصادق | |
| جامع الحمزة | |
| جامع الرسول | |
| جامع بلد الكبير | |
| حسينية الامام المهدي المنتظر | |
| حسينية الزهراء ع | |
| حسينية السبطين ع | |
| حسينية باب السور | |
| حسينية شهداء بلد | |
| حسينية عبدالله الرضيع | |
| حسينية موسى ابن جعفر | |
| مرقد السيد محمد بن الامام الهادي سبع الدجيل | |
| مسجد سيد الشهداء | |
| مقام الامام الحسن |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balad
What is the population of Balad?
Balad has a population of 42,088 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 435.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balad?
Balad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.