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Umm Qaşr, Iraq
Basra · Iraq
Umm Qaşr is a large city in Basra, Iraq with a population of 107,620. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Umm Qaşr
Umm Qasr is a port city in southern Iraq. It stands on the canalised Khawr az-Zubayr, part of the Khawr Abd Allah estuary which leads to the Persian Gulf. It is separated from the border of Kuwait by a small inlet. A bridge across the waterway linked the port with Kuwait prior to the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
People
Climate
| Population | 107,620 |
| Population Density | 390 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0362°, 47.9195° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Basra |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 98°F (36°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.0 inches (128 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Umm Qaşr
Umm Qaşr is a large city in Iraq (Basra) with a population of 107,620. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 98°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Umm Qaşr
Umm Qaşr has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (39.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 129 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 98°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 275.7 sq mi (714.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0362°N, 47.9195°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 98°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in |
Umm Qaşr has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 54°F in January to 98°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Umm Qaşr
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة ملك الاهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة شهداء جسر الائمة | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الطور الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بدر (الكبرى) | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه الصينيه | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة أبن البيطار | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أبتدائية للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثانوية للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أبتدائية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثانوية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Umm Qaşr
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Umm Qaşr
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق |
Hotels in Umm Qaşr
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Umm Qaşr
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Umm Qaşr
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Umm Qaşr
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Umm Qaşr
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Umm Qaşr
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Umm Qaşr
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Umm Qaşr
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Umm Qaşr
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Umm Qaşr
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Umm Qaşr
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Umm Qaşr
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | Large Airport |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | Large Airport |
| Ali Al Salem Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Mufrash Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Safwan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shadegan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shu'aiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Udairi Army Air Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Umm Qaşr
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| دائرة بريد وأتصالات ام قصر |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Umm Qaşr
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| جامع | |
| جامع أم قصر | |
| جامع الزهراء عليها السلام | |
| جامع النور | |
| مسجد الأمام موسى الكاظم علية السلام | |
| مسجد الايمان | |
| مسجد الصادقين |
Quick Facts
Around Umm Qaşr
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Umm Qaşr?
Umm Qaşr has a population of 107,620 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 275.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Umm Qaşr?
Umm Qaşr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 98°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.0 inches.