Nahiyat Ghammas, Iraq

Al-Qadisiyah · Iraq

Nahiyat Ghammas is a mid-size city in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq with a population of 30,909. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

30,909 Population 172/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
3.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Nahiyat Ghammas

Ghammas or Al Ghammas is a town in Al-Shamiya District, Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq. It is located on the Al-Shamiya branch of the Euphrates river, approximately 22 km south of district capital Al-Shamiya.

People

Population30,909
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain3.3 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population30,909
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates31.7431°, 44.6196°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceAl-Qadisiyah
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.3 inches (83 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nahiyat Ghammas

Nahiyat Ghammas is a mid-size city in Iraq (Al-Qadisiyah) with a population of 30,909. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 3.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Nahiyat Ghammas

Nahiyat Ghammas has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (38°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 124 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.2°C / 50°F 0° / 22° 19.7
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 1° / 26.2° 15.9
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 4.5° / 31.5° 20.5
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 10.4° / 37.8° 12.0
May 29.8°C / 86°F 16.3° / 44.5° 19.7
Jun 36°C / 97°F 24.5° / 48.1° 0.0
Jul 38°C / 100°F 26.8° / 49.1° 0.0
Aug 37.7°C / 100°F 26.5° / 49° 0.0
Sep 33.9°C / 93°F 22° / 47.1° 0.2
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 15.4° / 41.8° 1.8
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 7.2° / 33° 15.5
Dec 12.4°C / 54°F 1.7° / 24.7° 19.2
Nahiyat Ghammas 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. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above Iraq avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area180.0 sq mi (466.1 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates31.7431°N, 44.6196°E
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2017 Iraq M4.7 135 km
Feb 20, 1990 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq M4.6 102 km
Apr 1, 1995 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.6 148 km
Aug 5, 2004 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.6 143 km
Jan 25, 1996 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.5 145 km
Aug 28, 2004 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 140 km
Jun 2, 2017 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 146 km
May 20, 1995 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.3 148 km
Jan 20, 2013 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 136 km
Aug 7, 2004 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 140 km
Feb 19, 2016 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.1 121 km
Jan 30, 2008 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.0 121 km
Dec 20, 2013 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.0 118 km
Jan 30, 2008 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq M3.8 123 km
Jan 21, 2013 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
May 86°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

Nahiyat Ghammas has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 51°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nahiyat Ghammas

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mutawassitat al Mithaq - - - -
ثانوية غماس المسائية للبنين - - - -
مدرسة غماس الإبتدائية - - - -
غماس التعليم المسرع - - - -
مدرسة زنوبيا الابتدائية للبنات/ثانوية نهج البلاغة للبنات - - - -
مدارس ابن عقيل الاهلية - - - -
hili - - - -
مدرسة المرتضى الابتدائية - - - -
مدرسة المكارم - - - -
مدرسة الشهيد فيصل دلول - - - -
متوسطة ذو الفقار للبنين - - - -
مدرسة ابو بصير الابتدائية - - - -
مدرسة أم الربيعين الابتدائية - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nahiyat Ghammas

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Nahiyat Ghammas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alef-Yaa Library0.0
مكتب كرار السيلاوي0.0

Farmers Markets in Nahiyat Ghammas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ساحة مخضرات الشنافية

Restaurants in Nahiyat Ghammas

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barakat Al Zahraa Restaurant
Barakat Al-Mustafa Bakery and Pastry Shop, managed by Hajj Abu Salam Al-Kaabi
بركر الامل (كاظم خظير)
مطعم المدينة
مطعم المدينة (البو عبيد)

Cafes in Nahiyat Ghammas

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee nights of Ghamas
Spring Travel Cafe

Monuments in Nahiyat Ghammas

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alwawye

Castles in Nahiyat Ghammas

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tharab Castle
Tharab Castle

Gas Stations in Nahiyat Ghammas

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IQ #1434699484
محطة وقود المعاني الاهليه المشيده
محطة وقود غماس الحكومية

Banks in Nahiyat Ghammas

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

جنابات
سايلو التمور /غماس
مصرف الرافدين غماس
مصرف غماس
منزل عماد كاظم

Stadiums & Teams in Nahiyat Ghammas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nahiyat Ghammas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Najaf International AirportNJFLarge Airport
Shaykh Hantush Highway Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Nahiyat Ghammas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nahiyat Ghammas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع غماس الكبير

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Nahiyat Ghammas

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Nahiyat Ghammas.

Name Description
ناظم الخورنق ( السد الصيني )

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

🇮🇶 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 Nahiyat Ghammas

What is the population of Nahiyat Ghammas?

Nahiyat Ghammas has a population of 30,909 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 180.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nahiyat Ghammas?

Nahiyat Ghammas 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. Annual rainfall totals 3.3 inches.

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