Where is Samarra?
Samarra is a city in Salah ad Din, Iraq. Its population is about 158,508 inhabitants. It is located near Baghdad (106 km) and Karbala (176 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samarra located?
Samarra is a city in Salah ad Din, Iraq, located at 34.1959°N, 43.8857°E.
Which country is Samarra in?
Samarra is in Iraq.
What is the population of Samarra?
The population of Samarra is approximately 158,508 inhabitants.
What region is Samarra in?
Samarra is located in the Salah ad Din region of Iraq.
How far is Samarra from Baghdad?
Samarra is approximately 106 km from Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
What time zone is Samarra in?
Samarra is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What are the coordinates of Samarra?
The geographic coordinates of Samarra are 34.1959°N, 43.8857°E.
What cities are near Samarra?
Cities near Samarra include: Baghdad, Karbala, Sadr City, Kirkuk.
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