Karbala Postal Codes: 56

Key Facts

Karbala is a governorate in central Iraq, located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Baghdad. Situated within the Mesopotamian Plain, it occupies a strategic position between the Euphrates River to the west and the vast desert regions to the south and west. The governorate covers an area of approximately 5,034 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.2 million people, making it one of Iraq's smaller but densely populated administrative divisions. Karbala is divided into two main districts: Karbala Center and Ain al-Tamur, which are further subdivided into several sub-districts and municipalities. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, religious tourism, and small-scale industries. Karbala Governorate is most famous for containing the holy city of Karbala, one of Shia Islam's most sacred sites, which attracts millions of pilgrims annually to the shrines of Imam Hussein and Abbas. The governorate's landscape transitions from fertile agricultural lands near the Euphrates to arid desert areas in the western regions. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Karbala's various municipalities and sub-regions, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-based services throughout this historically and religiously significant Iraqi governorate.

Neighboring Regions

• Najaf
• Babil
• Al Anbar
• Salah al-Din