Al-Qasim, Iraq
Al-Qasim (Arabic: القاسم), formerly known as "Sura" in Aramaic, is a city in Babil Governorate, Iraq. It is located 115 kilometres (71 mi) south of Baghdad.
Al-Qasim
القاسم | |
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Al-Qasim | |
Coordinates: 32°18′5″N 44°41′21″E | |
Country | Iraq |
Governorate | Babil |
Municipality | Hashimiya District |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 81,500 |
Background
Al-Qasim is named after Al-Qasim bin Musa al-Kadhim, whose tomb is located there. Al-Qasim subdistrict is about 528 square kilometres (204 sq mi).[1]
References
- الوحدات الإدارية ومساحتها كما في 2009 (in Arabic)
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