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Najaf Governorate

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Najaf Governorate (Arabic: محافظة النجف, romanized: Muḥāfażat an-Najaf) is a governorate in central and southern Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf, with another major city being Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims, who form the vast majority of the population.

Country Iraq
CapitalNajaf
HDI (2024)0.715[1]
high · 10th of 18
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Najaf Governorate
محافظة النجف
Imam Ali Mosque
Imam Ali Mosque
Official seal of Najaf Governorate
Location of Najaf Governorate
Coordinates: 31°7′N 43°48′E
Country Iraq
CapitalNajaf
Government
 • GovernorYusuf Kinawi
Area
 • Total
28,824 km2 (11,129 sq mi)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
1,950,833
 • Density67.681/km2 (175.29/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeIQ-NA
HDI (2024)0.715[1]
high · 10th of 18
Websitehttps://najaf.iq/
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Provincial government

  • Governor: Yusuf Kinawi
  • Deputy Governor: Ammar al-Jazairi
  • Provincial Council Chairman (PCC): Hussein al-Isawi
  • Deputy PCC: Ghayth Sheba

Politics

Results of the 2023 provincial elections (seats):

  • We Build Alliance (3)
  • State of Law Coalition (3)
  • al-Wafaa Movement (2)
  • National State Forces Alliance (2)
  • Abshir Ya Iraq (1)
  • Idrak Movement (1)
  • Wathiqun (1)
  • Qiyam Civil Coalition (1)
  • Medar (1)

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