An Nīl
District of Baghdad
in Al Rusafa of Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād, Iraq

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.341 and 44.401 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 20' 26" and E 44° 24' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - IQD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:26 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
3:52 am and 4:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-23.178 and -134.915 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akamaru
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Iraq in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Iraq.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iraq. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into An Nīl

The district An Nīl of Baghdad in Al Rusafa (Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād) is a district located in Iraq and is a district of the nations capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 25%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 5% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Al Sa'adoun Street, 00964 Baghdād, Irak
Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Tulip Alrasheed Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
International Green Zone
8070 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Coral Baghdad Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
Baghdad University 28 Street
00964 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Babylon Warwick Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
JADRIYA STREET
00964 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Baghdad 1992 - بغداد عام 1992 جمال ونظافة وتنظيم وحب واخلاق

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 35:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tom Van

بغداد هارون الرشيد .. كما يجب ان تكون ... جمال وفن وتنظيم .. محبة واخلاق .. اين هي الان ؟؟ http://youtu.be/bHdFj20sl70.


Baghdad Fashion Show | IraqiPlatform | (Hisham Vlog#1)

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 17:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iraqi Platform

Baghdad Fashion Show || ----------------------------- FILMED BY : HISHAM SABAH EDITED BY : YASMINE KHAN.


مسابقة الاتوكورس 2013 Baghdad - Iraq - Drift

Published: March 03, 2013
Length: 46:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DJMoCityTV

Really quick video i put together during my visit to baghdad this year, using my iphone to film and imovie to edit. The sound track is currently one of the hotests anthems in iraq. ENJOY and SHARE.


Baghdad Auto Club & Iraq Tuning Club 06 12 2013

Published: October 09, 2014
Length: 25:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Humam Constantine

Iraq Tuning Club In Association with Baghdad Auto Club Event of 06 . 12 . 2013 At Al-Jadriyah Park.


Baghdad City of Peace Fourth Carnival - Week III

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 37:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mohammed Al Bazi

كواليس الاسبوع الثالث من التحضيرات الخاصة بمهرجان بغداد دار السلام الرابع Baghdad City of Peace Fourth Carnival - Third Week...


US House Speaker Boehner in Baghdad

Published: March 30, 2015
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VideoNews

United States House Speaker John Boehner meets Iraq's parliamentary speaker Salim al-Jabouri at the guest house in the green zone in Baghdad, Iraq on March 30, 2015.


Harlem Shake T-Baghdad

Published: March 16, 2013
Length: 29:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Abdullrahman Alani

Harlem Shake.


Baghdad International Fair - معرض بغداد الدولي - 2014

Published: October 25, 2014
Length: 51:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mohanned Alqaisy

http://www.facebook.com/eemfunc.


C-130 on descent in Baghdad

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 56:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jeffrey klein

We were ''chilln'' on descent to BIAP. All you can do is sit there and enjoy the ride in.


فاصل تايم لابس ساحة الخلاني - TIME LAPSE BAGHDAD ALKHALANE

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 53:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: klaket filmmaker

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Baghdad

Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Province. The population of Baghdad as of 2011 is approximately 7,216,040, making it the largest city in Iraq, the second largest city in the Arab World, and the second largest city in Western Asia. Located along the Tigris River, the city was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Arab League, Capitals in Asia, Fertile Crescent, Iraqi culture, Historic Jewish communities, Populated places along the Silk Road, Populated places established in the 8th century, 762 establishments, Cities in Iraq, Capitals of caliphates

Firdos Square

Firdaus Square, or Firdos Square, is a public open space in Baghdad, Iraq. It is named after the Arabic word Firdows, which literally means "paradise". It is the location of two of the best-known hotels in Baghdad, the Palestine Hotel and the Sheraton Ishtar. The square was the site of the statue of Saddam Hussein that was torn down by U.S. coalition forces in a widely-televised event during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Located at 33.3146, 44.4207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Iraq War, United States Marine Corps in the Iraq War, Squares in Iraq

Central Bank of Iraq

The Central Bank of Iraq is the central bank of Iraq.

Located at 33.3376, 44.3941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Central banks, Baghdad, Economy of Iraq, Bank robberies, Banks of Iraq, Commercial buildings completed in 1985, 1947 establishments in Iraq, Banks established in 1947

Palestine Hotel

The Palestine Hotel, often referred to simply as The Palestine, is an 18-story hotel in Baghdad, Iraq located on Firdos Square, across from the Sheraton Ishtar. It has long been favored by journalists and media personnel. The hotel overlooks the Tigris on its eastern bank and is located several hundred metres south of the Baghdad Hotel. The hotel was built in 1982 by the Iraqi government and managed by the French hotelier Le Méridien as the Palestine Meridien Hotel.

Located at 33.3152, 44.4183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Ishtar Sheraton Hotel

The Ishtar Sheraton Hotelis a hotel in Baghdad, Iraq located on Firdos Square. It is the tallest building in Baghdad, and the tallest structure in Iraq after the Baghdad Tower. Despite its name, the hotel has had nothing to do with the Sheraton Hotel chain for over twenty years. The chain severed their management contract with the Iraqi Government, which built the property, during the 1991 Gulf War and the name has been used without permission ever since.

Located at 33.3138, 44.4188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Baghdad, Sheraton hotels

Al-Shaab Stadium

Al-Shaab Stadium also known as The People's Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is used mostly for football (soccer) matches and is the home of the Iraq national football team. The stadium has seating for 40,000 people. It was built in 1966. The opening match featured Iraq and Benfica, for whom Eusébio was playing. The stadium was a gift to the Iraqi government from the Gulbenkian Foundation.

Located at 33.3249, 44.4353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Iraq

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Al Quwa Al Jawiya. The stadium holds 10,000 people.

Located at 33.3445, 44.4388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad

Al-Fanar Hotel

The Al-Fanar Hotel is a hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. It is popular with independent travelers to the city. It is also the place where the Iraqi Heavy Metal band Acrassicauda played their last concert inside Iraq. It is across the street from the Palestine Hotel, and is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|18|57|N|44|25|01|E|type:landmark | |name= }}. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|18|57|N|44|25|01|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}

Located at 33.3158, 44.4169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Assassins' Gate (Green Zone)

The Assassin's Gate is one of four primary points of entry to the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. The name originates from the unit (Alpha Company, 2-6 Infantry, 2 Brigade, 1 Armored Division - Alpha Assassins) initially providing security at the gate and does not refer to an event nor does it have any Iraqi meaning. It is described as "a sandstone arch".

Located at 33.3202, 44.4007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Arches and vaults, Domes, Gates

Rusafa

Al Rusafa or Rasafa is the east-bank settlement of Baghdad, Iraq, or the eastern shore of the river Tigris. It is also one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad. When referring to Al Rusafa as a district, it refers to the older area in the Rasafa side of Baghdad; its central commercial area, a center of markets considered one of the four old CBDs of Baghdad. The west side of the river is Al Karkh (الكرخ).

Located at 33.3316, 44.4152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Administrative districts in Baghdad

Mansour Hotel

The Al Mansour Hotel is situated in the coastside of the Tigris river in the middle of Baghdad city. In 2007, the hotel experienced bombings resulting in 12 deaths.

Located at 33.3279, 44.3963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Mustansiriya Madrasah

Mustansiriya Madrasah is a historical building in Baghdad, Iraq. It was the premises of one of the oldest Islamic universities in the world, established in 1227 as a Madrasah by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It is located on the left bank of the Tigris River, the building survived the Mongol invasion of 1258, and has been restored.

Located at 33.3385, 44.3896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in the 13th century, 1233 establishments, Education in Baghdad, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Saddam Hussein Gymnasium

Baghdad Gymnasium is a sports complex in Baghdad, Iraq adjacent to the Al-Shaab Stadium. Designed by Le Corbusier under the commission of King Faisal II in 1956 for potential use in the 1960 Summer Olympics. After Faisal II was overthrown in a military coup in 1958 the project was abandoned.

Located at 33.3264, 44.4378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Le Corbusier buildings, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sports venues in Iraq, Sport in Baghdad, Indoor arenas in Iraq

Al Rasheed Street

Al Rasheed Street or Al Rashid Street is located in Downtown Baghdad and is one of the city's main streets, stretching from North Gate to South Gate. The origin of Al Rasheed Street goes back to the Ottomans who ruled Iraq from 1534 to 1918. During that time, the only known public street in Baghdad was Al Naher Street (Shari al-Naher). Al Naher means River - the street stretches a few kilometers along the east banks of the river Tigris, so this may be the reasoning behind its name.

Located at 33.3427, 44.3887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Baghdad, Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Al Shorta Stadium

Al Shorta Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al-Shorta. The stadium holds 7,000 people.

Located at 33.3396, 44.4355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Iraq, Sport in Baghdad

Khan Murjan

The Khan Murjan‎ is a building in the souq of Baghdad, Iraq. The structure was first built in the 14th century as a caravanserai, an inn for traveling merchants, whose center was a hall more than 13 metres high. The crenellated arches of brick and perforated windows make this a fascinating piece of architecture. The building was reputedly in a state of disrepair for over two centuries, with waist-high flood water from the Tigris standing in the famous hallway.

Located at 33.3386, 44.3925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad

State Organization for Marketing of Oil

State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) is an Iraqi National Company responsible for marketing Iraq's oil. It is headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.34, 44.4531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Oil and gas companies of Iraq

Ministry of Industry and Minerals (Iraq)

The Ministry of Industry is the Iraq government agency responsible for the industrial development of Iraq.

Located at 33.3286, 44.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government ministries of Iraq, Economy of Iraq, Economy ministries

Al Mansour University College

Al Mansour University College is a private Iraqi university estableshed in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.315, 44.4283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Alrafidain University College

Al Rafidain University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3642, 44.4072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Ministry of Finance (Iraq)

The Ministry of Finance is the Iraq government agency responsible for finance of Iraq and banks.

Located at 33.355, 44.3964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government ministries of Iraq, Finance ministries

2009 Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing

The Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing was a suspected suicide bombing in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, that killed 28 people on 8 March 2009. The attack occurred at 10 am local time in the centre of a crowd outside the police recruitment centre building. Most of the dead were police recruits; others were civilians and serving officers. There were a further 57 injuries. The death toll is the highest reported incident in Iraq for nearly one month.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suicide bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

April 2009 Baghdad bombings

The 6 April 2009 Baghdad bombings were six car bombings across the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, though it was not known if the attacks were a result of coordination and planning or merely coincidental.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Car and truck bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

Emo killings in Iraq

The Emo killings in Iraq were a string of homicides that were part of a campaign against gay Iraqi teenage boys who dressed in a Westernized "emo" style. At least six, and up to 70 young men were kidnapped, tortured and murdered in Baghdad, Iraq, during March 2012. In September 2012, BBC News reported that gay men in Baghdad say the killings are continuing.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2012, Emo, 2012 in Iraq, LGBT rights in Iraq, History of Baghdad, Violence against men, LGBT history in Iraq, Article Feedback 5

Capture of Baghdad (1623)

The Capture of Baghdad occurred on 25 January 1623. Which was a conflict between the military of Abbas I of Persia against Murad IV of Turkey.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ottoman–Persian Wars, History of Baghdad, Conflicts in 1623, History of Iraq, 1620s in Asia, 17th century in the Ottoman Empire

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Baghdad.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Baghdad.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Baghdad.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
An Nīl, Nīl