Maysan Governorate
Maysan Governorate
Arabic: محافظة ميسان | |
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| Coordinates: 31°54′N 47°2′E / 31.900°N 47.033°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Capital | Amarah |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ali Dawai Lazem (Sadrist Movement) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,072 km2 (6,205 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,112,673 |
| HDI (2017) | 0.643[1] medium |
Maysan Governorate (
Etymology
This region was called Messène (Μεσσήνη) by
History
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Alexander the Great founded the town of Charax Spasinu in 324 B.C. in the governorate. The town later became the capital of the Characene kingdom. It now exists as the ruins of Naysan.
The area suffered greatly during the
Government
Ba'athist era
From 1992 to 1994,
Saddam Hussein's brother-in-law who visited the province commented on Janabi's administration, saying he had built a "mini Islamic state". Janabi ordered the closure of all bars serving alcohol, and built several mosques across the province. He would also collect money for donations to the sick and poor, as well as visit hospitals. Janabi also reprimanded a police officer for allowing his car to cut through traffic, after the officer noticed it was the governor's car. Locals reportedly referred to him as "Abu Omar" in reference to Umayyad Caliph
In 1994, Janabi was relieved from his position and sent to work for Saddam in Baghdad instead. Many Ba'athist officials criticized both Saddam and Janabi for their religiousness, and told Saddam that Janabi was a fifth-column element in the regime. However, Saddam dismissed these claims in his favor, and Janabi himself was reportedly loyal to Saddam.
Post-2003
The current governor is
In 2013, The New York Times praised Dawai's governance, stating that "roads are being paved, new sewage systems installed and residents now enjoy electricity for up to 22 hours a day, far more than in Baghdad."[5]
List of governors
| Picture | Governor | Assumed role | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamel Sajit Aziz al-Janabi | 1992-1994[6] | Iraqi Baath Party
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| Riyadh Mahood al-Muhammadawi[7] | 2003 | Independent | ||
| Adil Mahwadar Radi | 2005
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Sadrist Movement | ||
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Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani | 2009 | State of Law Coalition | |
| Ali Dawai Lazem | 2010[citation needed] | Sadrist Movement | ||
Demographics
Maysan has a
In 2007, the unemployment rate was 17%.[8]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 372,600 | — | ||
| 1987 | 487,448 | +2.72% | ||
| 1997 | 637,126 | +2.71% | ||
| 2009 | 922,890 | +3.14% | ||
| 2018 | 1,112,673 | +2.10% | ||
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| Source: Citypopulation[9] | ||||
Districts
- Ali Al-Gharbi (علي الغربي)
- Amara (العمارة)
- Al-Kahla (الكحلاء)
- Al-Maimouna (الميمونة)
- Al-Mejar Al-Kabi(المجر الكبير)
- Qal'at Saleh (قلعة صالح)
References
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ^ Streck, M.; Morony, M.. "Maysān." Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition. , 2012. Reference. 30 March 2012
- ISBN 978-1-003-14955-2, retrieved 2024-04-10
- ^ Jaboori, Rafid (20 April 2013). "Sectarian tensions stalk Iraq elections". BBC News. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ "Kamel Sachet and Islamism in Saddam's Security Forces". 24 October 2015.
- ^ Cole, Juan. "Marsh Arab Rebellion: Grievance, Mafiasand Militias in Iraq" (PDF). Deepblue. University of Michigan. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Mike, Author at TechBar".
- ^ "Population of Governorates". www.citypopulation.de.
External links
- Iraq Inter-Agency Information & Analysis Unit – Reports, Maps and Assessments of Iraq's Governorates from the UN Inter-Agency Information & Analysis Unit
