Baghdad City Guide, Iraq

Baghdad is the largest city in Iraq and the second largest in the Arab world right after Cairo. It is located on Tigris river, 85 km to the north of Babylon, and a few kilometers to the north west of Ctesiphon, also known as Al-Mada’in, serving as the capital city until Baghdad was founded in the Early Abbasid era. Baghdad’s population was estimated at 8.5 million in 2016. The city is mostly made up of Muslims, Feyli Kurds, Christian minority, the Sabians, and the Yazidis. Baghdad also has a hot desert climate.

Highlights 

• Baghdad is both the national and a provincial capital of Iraq.
• An abundance of tourist attractions and recreational facilities. 
• Baghdad is the connecting link between Turkey, Syria, India, and SouthEast Asia.
• Baghdad is the center of industry in Iraq. 
• Has a wide range of restaurants and cafes.
• Has a number of markets and stores.
• Has plenty of basic facilities like hospitals, schools, universities, and colleges. 
• Apartments for sale with different sizes and various options. 

Baghdad City Location 

Baghdad is the connecting link between Turkey, Syria, India, and SouthEast Asia. The latitude of Baghdad, Iraq is 33.312805, and the longitude is 44.361488 and is 204.2 km2.

Surrounding Areas to Baghdad City 

Baghdad is bounded to the north by Al-Husainiyah city, to the south by Mahmudiyah city, to the east by Nahrawan city, and to the west by Abu Ghraib city.

Landmarks Near Baghdad City

There are many astonishing landmarks near Baghdad city such as spas and museums. Here is a look at some of these places:

Transportation in Baghdad City

Baghdad has many main roads which makes it easier to move around the city. There are plenty of public transportation stations. Here is a look at some of them:

Baghdad City on the Map

Get to Know to Baghdad City

Baghdad is considered the economic, administrative and educational center of Iraq. The country’s main economic activity is oil production and refining, along with making carpets, leather, textiles, cement, and tobacco products. As for agriculture, they are known for growing citrus and palm trees. Tourism and commerce sector depends on the new markets such as Al Arabi souq, Armenian market, and church market. Baghdad is known for its various properties and many basic and recreational facilities. There are also vital institutions, medical centers, hospitals, schools, universities, restaurants, and cafes. Baghdad has quite a number of apartments for sale and rent as well.

Advantages of Living in Baghdad City

Baghdad is known for its strategic location on Tigris river as well as its various basic amenities that every citizen needs such as electricity, water, sewerage and drainage, and communication. Baghdad is famous for its cultural importance represented in its monuments such as museums, historical schools, libraries, and theaters. The city also has Islamic sites such as the Round City of Baghdad, Dar al-Khilafa, and Mustansiriya Madrasah. The city has many recreational, social, commercial, health, and residence facilities with different sizes.

Baghdad has many outstanding tourist attractions including ruins, spas, gardens, markets, Al-Shaheed Monument, The Iraq Museum, Baghdad Central Station, Abdul Qadir Gilani Mosque, and Baghdad tower in Al-Mamoun city, to the west of Baghdad. In addition to the Grand Festivities Square and Mustansiriya Madrasah which was established in 1233 CE. There are a number of important streets too, like Palestine street and Abū Nuwās Street.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Baghdad

Baghdad is known for its various facilities suitable for everyone, whether they are primary, secondary, or recreational facilities. Here are the nearest facilities in the area: 

Restaurants and Cafes

Restaurants 

• MoonLight Restaurant.
• Hatab Burger.
• Ibtisam burger.
• Al Andalus Hall and Gardens.
• Boba restaurant.
• Sham chef restaurant. 
• Al quba restaurant.
• Brothers restaurant and grills.
• Fried Chicken restaurant.
• Meat in dough restaurant.
• Graffiti crepe restaurant.
• Captain restaurant.

Cafes 

• Abaja’a Ćafe.
• Cake Design Hala.
• Champions cafe and eatery.
• agriculture coffee shop.
• Al mawridi cafe.
• Arena Cafe.
• Greato coffee.
• Locus Cafe.
• LONDON Cafe.
• Rose coffee shop.
• Friends Cafë.
• Fairouz cafe.
• Wasat cafe.

Shopping Malls and Markets

Shopping Malls

• Baghdad Mall.
• Mall Hasa.
• Iraq Maxi Mall.
• Almansour Mall.
• Babylon Mall.
• Babeet Mall.
• Bravo Mall.
• Town Center Mall.
• Oasis Mall.
• jewel mall.
• Jadria Boutique Mall.
• anbar mall.
• Teba mall.
• Farhan mall.

Markets 

• Al Sultan supermarket.
• Nonah markets.
• Al-Zaytoon markets.
• Ahmad Alazawi markets.
• Street vendors souq.
• Ali supermarket.
• Ali markets.
• Souq Al Safafeer.
• Harith markets.
• Al Arabi market.
• Al madinah Al munawarah market.
• Sarajeen souq.
• Qandoor supermarket.
• Spices souq.
• Antiques market.
• Bicycles market.
• Makram Assem markets.
• Saib city supermarket.
• Al muntadar supermarket.
• Al barakah markets.

Gardens and Parks

• Zawraa Park.
• public garden.
• Utaifiyah Park.
• Firdos Park.
• Alzawraa amusement park.
• Al salam park.
• Zawraa square.
• Baghdad park.
• Corniche Al-Adhamiyah Park.
• Al sikak garden and stadium.
• Al-Ghazaliya Park.
• Iraq map park.
• Haji Basra Park.
• Al wafa park.

Schools and Universities 

Schools 

• Al-Harthiya Primary School.
• distinguished secondary school.
• Al-Harthiya Secondary School- girls.
• Iraq Al-Somod school.
• Mohamed El Tayeb school.
• Al fursan primary school- boys.
• Aqeela school-girls.
• Al ta’awon al arabi school.
• Al Salam primary school.
• Al rehab secondary school- girls.
• Tal al samar secondary school.
• Wadi al ayen school.
• Omar al mukhtrar and wadi al salam school.
• Dar al salam National school.
• Al hur al yaqeen school.

Universities and Colleges 

• Al-Turath University.
• Al Nisour University College.
• University of Information Technology and Communications.
• Middle technical university.
• Medical informatics college.
• University college of al amal.
• Al Hikma university college.
• University of Baghdad.
• Al-Nahrain University.
• AL-ESRAA University College.
• Al Mamoun University College.

Hospitals and Clinics

• Al Ameerat general hospital.
• Al – Zahra Private Hospital.
• Al-Dahwi Private Hospital.
• Saad Farhan Al_masudi hospital.
• Burj al siha medical tower.
• European Hospital.
• Al-Harthyia Private Hospital.
• External clinics center.
• Ali al barwdi clinic.
• Thamer mohsen al Rabiyee clinic.
• Al watri medical complex.
• Dubai medical center.
• Al razi medical complex.
• Al Karkh General Hospital.
• Karkh Maternity hospital.
• yarmouk Teaching hospital.
• Al karama Teaching Hospital.
• Ibn Al-Bitar center for cardiac surgery.
• Al Furat general hospital.
• Tarmiyah General Hospital.
• Al Kazimiyah Pediatric.

Properties in Baghdad 

There are many advertisements of selling and renting various properties such as apartments, stores, markets, lands, and many more in Baghdad. These properties have different prices due to their different sizes, their location, and how close they are to public facilities. These apartments and their amenities are classified on OpenSooq as follows: 

Number of rooms

• 2 bedrooms.
• 3 bedrooms.
• 1 bedroom.
• 4 bedrooms.
• 5 bedrooms.
• Studio apartment.
• 6 bedrooms.

Number of bathrooms

•  1 bathroom.
• 2 bathrooms.
• 3 bathrooms.
• 5 bathrooms.
• 4 bathrooms.

Floors 

• Ground floor.
• First floor.
• Second floor.
• Fifth floor and more. 
• Third floor.
• Fourth floor.
• Fifth floor.
• Basement floor.

Furnished/unfurnished

• Unfurnished. 
• Furnished.    

Payment method

• Cash only.
• Cash/Installments.   

For more options, find the latest advertisements for apartments for sale in Baghdad, or apartments for rent in Baghdad on OpenSooq.