Ḩāmid
in Qada Al-Azezia of Muhafazat Wasit, Iraq

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.950 and 45.047 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 57' 0" and E 45° 2' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - IQD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:11 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 4:54 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 Ḩāmid

Ḩāmid in Qada Al-Azezia (Muhafazat Wasit) is a town located in Iraq about 46 mi (or 74 km) south-east of Baghdad, the country's capital town.

Time in Ḩāmid is now 06:11 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Baghdad with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 4 airports closer to Ḩāmid, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iraq is Baghdad International Airport in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Samarra Archaeological City in a distance of 119 mi (or 192 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al 'Aziziyah, As Suwayrah, An Nu'maniyah, Al Mahmudiyah and Al Mahawil. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

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.

Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul

The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul was fought on April 8, 876 between forces of the Saffarid amir Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya`qub to halt his advance into Iraq.

Located at 32.9167, 45.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
876, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, 870s conflicts, Saffarid dynasty, 9th century in Asia

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