Najaf Postal Codes, Iraq

The postal code for Najaf is 54 in Iraq. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Najaf, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Najaf

Najaf on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Najaf governorate in Iraq. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Najaf

Key Facts

Najaf is a governorate in central Iraq, located approximately 160 kilometers south of Baghdad. Situated along the western bank of the Euphrates River, Najaf occupies a strategic position in the country's central region and serves as a major administrative and religious center. The governorate covers an area of approximately 28,824 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.5 million people, making it one of Iraq's significant population centers. Najaf is divided into four main districts: Najaf District, Kufa District, Al-Manathera District, and Al-Mishkhab District, each containing numerous sub-districts and municipalities. The region is characterized by its desert landscape to the west and fertile agricultural lands along the river valley to the east. As the site of the Imam Ali Shrine, one of Shia Islam's holiest sites, Najaf attracts millions of pilgrims annually and serves as a major center for Islamic scholarship. The governorate's economy combines agriculture, religious tourism, and small-scale industry. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data, comprehensive resources are available for all of Najaf's districts and municipalities through reliable geographic information services.

Neighboring Regions

* Al-Anbar

* Karbala

* Babil

* Al-Qadisiyyah

* Al-Muthanna