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Sāmarrā’, Iraq
Salah ad Din · Iraq
Sāmarrā’ is a large city in Salah ad Din, Iraq with a population of 158,508. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sāmarrā’
Samarra is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the Saladin Governorate, 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baghdad. The modern city of Samarra was founded in 836 by the Abbasid caliph al-Mu'tasim as a new administrative capital and military base. In 2003 the city had an estimated population of 348,700. During the Iraqi Civil War (2006–2008), Samarra was in the "Sunni Triangle" of resistance.
People
Climate
| Population | 158,508 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1959°, 43.8857° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Salah ad Din |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5 inches (166 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sāmarrā’
Sāmarrā’ is a large city in Iraq (Salah ad Din) with a population of 158,508. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Sāmarrā’
Sāmarrā’ has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.1°C), the coldest is Jan (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 135 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1959°N, 43.8857°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
Sāmarrā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sāmarrā’
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uloom alquran | College | - | , |
| University of Samarra | College | - | , |
| University of Samarra | University | - | , |
| كلية الامام الأعظم | College | - | , |
| كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة | College | - | , |
Schools in Sāmarrā’
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alhadi school | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الوقف السني | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية القلعة للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| معهد بيزناس للتطوير العلمي | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الاوائل الاهلية | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الارتقاء للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الارتقاء الاهلية | - | - | - | - |
| jassim alyasin school | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المتوكل | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة الشيرازيه | - | - | - | - |
| school tanja | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الرياض | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة عمورية | - | - | - | - |
| alaskari primary school | - | - | - | - |
| almoutasem primary school | - | - | - | - |
| alkhateeb school | - | - | - | - |
| muscat primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Omar Al - Mukhtar School | - | - | - | - |
| Almalwiya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| school thrthar | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sāmarrā’
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sāmarrā’
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarra Museum |
Libraries in Sāmarrā’
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alzaytoma library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casber | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزقازيق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الهلال | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sāmarrā’
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sāmarrā’
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sāmarrā’
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sāmarrā’
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sāmarrā’
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sāmarrā’
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sāmarrā’
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sāmarrā’
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sāmarrā’
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sāmarrā’
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sāmarrā’
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sāmarrā’
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Sahra Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Taji Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | - | Medium Airport |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Tuz Khurmatu Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Injanah Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| K2 Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Khan Bani Saad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Samarra West Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit South Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sāmarrā’
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| دائرة اتصالات وبريد سامراء |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sāmarrā’
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Great Mosque of Samarra | ||
| Malwiya | ||
| Malwiya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sāmarrā’
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Askari Shrine | |
| Al-Hamad Mosque | |
| Al-Sdiq Mosque | |
| Alrisala mosque | |
| Masjed | |
| Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Hanbal | |
| Mosque of Sayed Hamid | |
| Mukhtar Mosque | |
| The New Masjid | |
| Zubair bin Awam Mosque | |
| الطريق الى العتبة العسكري | |
| جامع أبو أيوب الأنصاري | |
| جامع البونيسان | |
| جامع الرزاق | |
| جامع العشرة المبشرين بالجنة | |
| جامع النور | |
| جامع سامراء الكبير | |
| جامع عائشة | |
| جامع عبد الرحمن | |
| جامع عبدالله بن رواحه |
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Quick Facts
Around Sāmarrā’
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sāmarrā’
7 places within 15 km
- • Citadel
- • Samarra
- • Sur Ashnas Fortress
- • Tell es-Sawwan
- • al-Jawsaq al-Khaqani
- • Dar al-Khilafa
- • Samarra
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sāmarrā’
What is the population of Sāmarrā’?
Sāmarrā’ has a population of 158,508 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sāmarrā’?
Sāmarrā’ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.