Al Saidiya
in Karkh of Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād, Iraq

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - IQD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:33 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:41 am and 6:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-23.178 and -134.915 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akamaru
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Iraq in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Iraq.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iraq. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Al Saidiya

The district Al Saidiya of in Karkh (Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād) is a subburb in Iraq a little south of Baghdad, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Baghdad, Abu Ghurayb, Al Mahmudiyah, At Tarmiyah and Al Musayyib. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 49% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Royal Tulip Alrasheed Hotel

Address
3.684,8 mi
International Green Zone
8070 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel

Address
3.686,2 mi
Al Sa'adoun Street, 00964 Baghdād, Irak
Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Coral Baghdad Hotel

Address
3.683,9 mi
Baghdad University 28 Street
00964 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Babylon Warwick Hotel

Address
3.683,3 mi
JADRIYA STREET
00964 Baghdad
Iraq

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Walking around the Doura Market

Published: January 23, 2009
Length: 10:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scott Downey

Walking around the Doura market in March 2007 with the BCT Commander and some guest.


Applied anatomy of appendectomy

Published: February 19, 2011
Length: 51:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Human Anatomy Education

This video is intended to highlight anatomical structures of surgical significance during appendectomy. The surgery was performed by Dr.Mohammed Hasan, filmed by Dr.Thayer M Al-Jumaily at ...


Way on top

Published: January 18, 2009
Length: 19:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Scott Downey

The very top of the Al Salam Palace, FOB Prosperity, Baghdad Iraq. January 2007.


More driving through Doura, just before the surge

Published: January 23, 2009
Length: 07:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scott Downey

Driving along the north side of Doura, Baghdad, Iraq back in March 2007 when things were tough, it is much better now of course.


Driving through Doura, Baghdad, Iraq

Published: January 23, 2009
Length: 22:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scott Downey

Driving along the north side of Doura, in southern Baghdad Iraq, March 2007. Not a fun place.


Transverse section of the abdomen at L4

Published: February 05, 2011
Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Human Anatomy Education

Cadaver dissection showing the anatomical features of a transverse section of the abdomen at the level of the 4th lumbar vertebra. Dr. Akram Jaffar.


الجسر ذو الطابقين (فيديو العبور) - بغداد

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 13:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheIraqiflag

جسر صدام ذو الطابقين . جسر التحدي 1992 الموسيقى التصويريه : موريس جار عن فلم عمر المختار اسد الصحراء.


Tenay at the LZ

Published: January 21, 2009
Length: 03:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scott Downey

The angy Turk, code name: Hurricane G, Tenay Guvendiren getting off a Black Hawk at FOB Prosperity, Baghdad Iraq, March 2007.


جامعة النهرين - تكريم الاوائل

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 50:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ahmed almindelawy

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YTP: Leonidas needs a skylight

Published: October 22, 2008
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Baghdad Zoo

The Baghdad Zoo is a 200-acre zoo originally opened in 1971 and located in Baghdad, Iraq, in the al-Zawraa' Gardens area along with the Zawraa Amusement Park and Zawraa' Tower. Before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the zoo housed 650 animals. After being decimated during the 2003 Iraqi war, when only about 35 animals survived, the zoo was reopened in 2003 and now houses about 1070 animals.

Located at 33.3148, 44.3764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Zoos in Iraq, Tourism in Iraq

Victory Arch

The Arc of Triumph also called the Swords of Qādisīyah، and Hands of Victory in some Western sources, are a pair of triumphal arches in central Baghdad, Iraq. Each arch consists of a pair of hands holding crossed swords. The two arches mark the two entrances to Great Celebrations square and the parade-ground constructed to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war, led by then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The arches were opened to the public on August 8, 1989.

Located at 33.3052, 44.3865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iran–Iraq War, Anti-Iranian sentiments, Anti-national sentiment, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Triumphal arches, Types of gates, Buildings and structures completed in 1989

Green Zone

The Green Zone is the most common name for the International Zone of Baghdad. It is a 10 square kilometers area of central Baghdad, Iraq, that was the governmental center of the Coalition Provisional Authority and remains the center of the international presence in the city. Its official name beginning under the Iraqi Interim Government is the International Zone, though Green Zone remains the most commonly used term.

Located at 33.3076, 44.3903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Occupation of Iraq, Diplomatic districts

Baghdad Tower

Baghdad Tower (previously called International Saddam Tower) is a 205 m TV tower in Baghdad, Iraq. The tower opened in 1994 and replaced a communications tower destroyed in the Gulf War. A revolving restaurant and observation deck are located on the top floor. After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the tower was occupied by American soldiers and was renamed.

Located at 33.3033, 44.3542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1994, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Towers in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Communication towers

Republican Palace

The Republican Palace is a palace in Baghdad, Iraq, constructed on the orders of King Faisal II. It was Saddam Hussein's preferred place to meet visiting heads of state. The United States spared the palace during its shock and awe raid during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, in the belief that it might hold valuable documents. The Green Zone developed around it.

Located at 33.3042, 44.4086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Palaces in Iraq, Official residences in Iraq, Saddam Hussein

Embassy of the United States, Baghdad

The Embassy of the United States in Baghdad is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Iraq. It is located in Baghdad and is home to the Ambassador to Iraq. Ambassador Robert S. Beecroft is currently the Chief of Mission. The Embassy of the United States in Baghdad is the largest and most expensive of any embassy in the world. At 440,000 square meters it is nearly as large as Vatican City. It also employs 15,000 people and cost $750 million to build.

Located at 33.2986, 44.3957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diplomatic missions of the United States, Iraq–United States relations, Diplomatic missions in Baghdad, Articles with images not understandable by color blind users

University of Baghdad

The University of Baghdad (UOB) is the largest university in Iraq and the second largest Arab university following the University of Cairo.

Located at 33.2739, 44.3775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Baghdad, Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in the 11th century, 1957 establishments in Iraq

Iraq Securities Commission

Iraq Securities Commission, (ISC) is an independent public commission that oversees the activities of licensed securities markets, one of which is the Iraq Stock Exchange.

Located at 33.3242, 44.3581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Financial regulatory authorities, Economy of Iraq

3 February 2007 Baghdad market bombing

The 3 February 2007 Baghdad market bombing was the detonation of a large truck bomb in a busy market in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on 3 February 2007. The suicide attack killed at least 135 people and injured 339 others. The bomb, estimated to be about one ton in weight, brought down at least 10 buildings and coffee shops and obliterated market stalls in a largely Shi‘ite enclave less than a half mile from the Tigris River.

Located at 33.3157, 44.3922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Baghdad, Suicide car and truck bombings in Iraq, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2007, Attacks on marketplaces in Iraq, Mass murder in 2007

Yarmouk, Baghdad

Yarmouk is an upmarket neighborhood (67th) located within Mansour district in Baghdad, Iraq. It is adjacent to Baghdad Airport Road. Is was once home to members of high-ranking officials from Saddam Hussein's regime. Yarmouk is considered a mirror image of east Baghdad's Shiite- dominated Sadr City i.e. it is the opposite. Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital located in Yarmouk along with The Medical College of Mustansiriya University,And its Zip code is 10015

Located at 33.2956, 44.3417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.682 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Baghdad

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier is said to be inspired by the glorification of a martyr from the Iran–Iraq War, built in 1980 in central Baghdad when the war began. In 1986 the national square of Iraq, Great Celebrations square, was built near the monument, and in 1989 the Victory Arches were added to celebrate the victory of the war on Iran. The Monument represents a traditional shield (dira¹a) dropping from the dying grasp of an Iraqi warrior.

Located at 33.3085, 44.389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arabic architecture, Anti-Iranian sentiments, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Military monuments and memorials, Military of Iraq, Monuments and memorials in Iraq

Blackwater Baghdad shootings

On September 16, 2007, seventeen Iraqi civilian fatalities and twenty injuries occurred in the Blackwater Baghdad shootings in Nisour Square, Baghdad. The fatalities occurred while a Blackwater Personal Security Detail was clearing the way for a convoy of US State Department vehicles transporting diplomats to a meeting in western Baghdad with officials of the United States Agency for International Development. The killings outraged Iraqis and strained relations between Iraq and Washington.

Located at 33.3022, 44.3564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 2007, 2007 crimes, Iraq War, 2007 in Iraq, Academi, Civilian casualties in the Iraq War, Occupation of Iraq, Politics of Iraq, Iraq–United States relations

As-Salam Palace

{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33.30084800|44.36133400|scale:1250|||||| |primary |name= }} The as-Salam Palace, previously a home of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, is now an Iraqi military base.

Located at 33.3008, 44.3613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Palaces in Iraq, Official residences in Iraq, Presidential palaces

Dijlah University College

Dijla University College is a private Iraqi university established in 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.2667, 44.3558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.681 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 2004

Al Turath University College

Al Turath University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq. The name al-turath (التراث) means "heritage" or "tradition."

Located at 33.3181, 44.3606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Al Rasheed University College

Al Rasheed University College is a private Iraqi university established in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.2847, 44.3094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.680 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions with year of establishment missing

Ministry of Trade (Iraq)

The Ministry of Trade of Iraq is a conglomeration of state-owned enterprises and operates a nearly $6bn annual budget that provides a monthly public food distribution programme for Iraqis. It also manages the import of grain, seeds and construction materials.

Located at 33.3214, 44.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government ministries of Iraq, Economy ministries

Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control

Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) is an agency of the Government of Iraq which promotes standardization and quality control. COSQC is part of the Ministry of Planning of Iraq. COSQC belongs to the International Organization for Standardization. There are about 450 manpower in COSQC All the work is done by specialized laboratories and staff of engineers, chemists, physicists, biologists, administrative and others.

Located at 33.2764, 44.3892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Organisations based in Iraq, Government of Iraq, Standards organizations

25 October 2009 Baghdad bombings

The 25 October 2009 Baghdad bombings were attacks in Baghdad, Iraq which killed 155 people and injured at least 721 people.

Located at 33.3157, 44.3922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist attacks on places of worship, Mass murder in 2009, Suicide car and truck bombings in Iraq, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

Babel Hotel

Babel Hotel, or Babylon Hotel is a large hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, originally built for Oberoi Hotels %26 Resorts It is located on Haifa Street, on the banks of the Tigris, in Zuweia district, 10 min from downtown, and is 4 star hotel with 300 rooms. It is a Ziggurat, having the form of a terraced step pyramid of successively receding stories or levels. It is not yet possible to book online. On January 25, 2010 it was the site of a car bomb attack.

Located at 33.2912, 44.3905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Hotels in Iraq

Package Q Strike

The Package Q Airstrike was the largest air strike of the Gulf War, and the largest strike of F-16s in military history. Many aircraft including the F-117 were used to attack targets in Baghdad, which was the most heavily defended area of Iraq. The same target was hit several times by F-117, and the last package consisted of 17 F-111F on the 19th day of the war. The main target of the strike was the Osirak Nuclear Reactor in Baghdad, along with many other military sites across the city.

Located at 33.3156, 44.3919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1991, 1991 in Kuwait, 1991 in Iraq, Airstrikes, Military operations of the Gulf War, United States Air Force

10 May 2010 Iraq attacks

The 10 May 2010 Iraq attacks were a series of bomb and shooting attacks that occurred in Iraq on 10 May 2010, killing over 114 people and injuring 350, the highest death toll for a single day in Iraq in 2010. This was the bloodiest day in Iraq since 8 December 2009, when 127 people were killed in the capital. It was also the deadliest day in the country until the attacks on 23 July 2012, which killed 116 people.

Located at 33.3157, 44.3922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2010, Spree shootings in Iraq, Suicide car and truck bombings in Iraq, Bombings in the Iraqi insurgency, Islamic terrorism, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2010

Great Celebrations square

Great Celebrations square is the main square for public celebrations in Baghdad with a stadium for the heads of the state in the center of the Parade avenue. Constructed in the era of the President Saddam Hussein and were held in which all military parades and national events. The square was built in 1986, and in 1989 the Victory Arches were added to celebrate the victory in the Iran–Iraq War.

Located at 33.3057, 44.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baghdad, Museum districts, National squares, Capitals in Asia, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iran–Iraq War, Anti-Iranian sentiments, Anti-national sentiment, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Triumphal arches, Squares in Iraq

Ministry of Human Rights (Iraq)

Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights is one of The Iraqi government Agencies, The Ministry was founded by Coalition Provisional Authority Order No. 60 for the year 2003 with The forming of First Iraqi government (Government of the Governing Council) after the invasion of Iraq. The Ministry interested of Human Rights Propaganda, Saddam Regime victims, victims of terrorism rights, Martyrs Rights, Prisoners Rights, and Mass graves in Iraq. The current Minister of Human Rights is Mohammed Shia' Al_Sudani.

Located at 33.32, 44.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government ministries of Iraq

Al-Rahman mosque

The Al-Rahman mosque in Baghdad, was intended to be one of the largest mosques in Iraq. It was begun by Saddam Hussein in 1998, but work was cut short during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and it was never completed. It remains uncompleted in Baghdad's Mansour neighbourhood, in the place of the old race track. Its main, uncompleted dome, is surrounded by eight smaller, independent domes, which in turn feature eight even smaller domes integrated in their walls.

Located at 33.325, 44.3705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Mosques in Iraq

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