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___ Satellite View and Map of Baghdad (بغداد), Iraq

Haifa street near Tigris river in Baghdad

Haifa street, Baghdad as seen from the medical city hospital across the river Tigris with Bab Al-Moatham bridge and Al-Takarta mosque.

About Baghdad

Satellite view is showing Baghdad, largest city and the capital of

Iraq. The city is located on both sides of the Tigris River, in a vast fertile plain in central east of the country, known as Mesopotamia, a region considered to be one of the cradles of civilization. Baghdad is situated about 85 km (53 mi) north of the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon.

The city was founded in the 8th century, named Madinat al-Salam (City of Peace). The round city of Baghdad, which was to become the core of today Baghdad, was built between 764 and 768, on the order of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mansur.

Today Baghdad has a population of about 7.2 million inhabitants living in the metropolitan area, making it the second largest city in the Arab world.

Just zoom in (+) to see the 'Monument of the Unknown Soldier', south-east of Zawra Park.

The map shows a city map of Baghdad with expressways, main roads and streets, Baghdad International Airport (IATA code: BGW) is located about 16 km (10 miles) west of downtown Baghdad.

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Local Time Baghdad:

Friday-September-13 01:24

UTC/GMT +3 hours

φ Latitude, λ Longitude (of Map center; move the map to see coordinates):
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Google Maps:Searchable map/satellite view of Baghdad, Iraq.

City Coordinates: 33°20′00″N 44°26′00″E

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Official Baghdad Governorate site.

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