Karbala, Karbala, Iraq

Karbala is a major city in central Iraq. It is the capital of Karbala Governorate. With an estimated population of 691,100 people in 202…
Karbala is a major city in central Iraq. It is the capital of Karbala Governorate. With an estimated population of 691,100 people in 2024, Karbala is the second largest city in central Iraq, after Baghdad. The city is located about 100 km southwest of Baghdad, and a few miles east of Lake Milh, also known as Razzaza Lake. Karbala is one of the main political, spiritual and cultural hubs of Shi'a Islam.
  • Country: Iraq
  • Settled: 690 CE
  • Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)
  • Governorate: Karbala
  • Demonym: Karbalaei
  • Time zone: UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time)
  • Postal code: 10001 to 10090

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