Najaf Governorate
Najaf Governorate
محافظة النجف Najaf Province | |
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| Coordinates: 31°7′N 43°48′E / 31.117°N 43.800°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Capital | Najaf |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Yusuf Kinawi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28,824 km2 (11,129 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,400,000 |
| HDI (2017) | 0.689[1] medium |
| Website | https://najaf.iq/ |
Najaf Governorate (
Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims
, who form the majority of the population.
Provincial Government
- Governor: Yusuf Kinawi
- Deputy Governor: Ammar al-Jazairi
- Provincial Council Chairman (PCC): Hussein al-Isawi
- Deputy PCC: Ghayth Sheba
Infrastructure
Najaf International Airport is an important logistical hub that plays a pivotal role in facilitating transportation, particularly for religious tourism. Annually, it oversees the transit of over 3 million passengers, predominantly pilgrims visiting the holy sites in the governorate. It is situated in the eastern part of the capital city Najaf, approximately 6 kilometres from the city center.
Districts
Religious significance
Najaf Governorate holds a significant position, especially among the country's
Ali Al-Sistani, it is considered the centre of religious political power in Iraq. Pope Francis visited the governorate in 2021
and met the Grand Ayatollah. Devout Shia Muslims often refer to Najaf Governorate, and its capital, with the honorific title "Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf" or "Najaf the Most Majestic".
References
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
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