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Abu Gharaq Destination Guide

Delve into Abu Gharaq in Iraq

Abu Gharaq in the region of Diyala Province is a city in Iraq - some 22 mi or ( 36 km ) North-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Abu Gharaq is now 09:19 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umm al Kuways, Umm al 'Abid, Tikrit, Karbala, and Nahiyat Kan'an. While being here, make sure to check out Umm al Kuways . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Abu Gharaq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Tell Agrab

Tell Agrab (or Aqrab) is a tell or settlement mound 15 miles east of Eshnunna in the Diyala region.

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Located at 33.57 44.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Iraq, Former populated places in Iraq

Khan Bani Sad Air Base

Khan Bani Sad Air Base is a former Iraqi Air Force base in the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. It was captured by Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

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Located at 33.59 44.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Closed facilities of the United States Air Force in Iraq, Iraqi Air Force bases

Khan Bani Saad City

Khan Bani Saad City or Khan Bani sa'ad is a city in Diyala province in Iraq.

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Located at 33.57 44.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Populated places in Diyala Province

University of Diyala

The University of Diyala is an Iraqi university located in Baquba, Diyala Province, Iraq. It was established in 1999.

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Located at 33.68 44.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Educational institutions established in 1999, Universities in Iraq

Buhriz

Buhriz is an Iraqi town of about 40,000 located 25 miles north of Baghdad and 6 miles south of the major city of Baquba. The town of Buhriz is heavily agricultural, located on fertile land along the Diyala River and engaged in the cultivation of date palms, orange trees, and other crops. It maintains a rural character despite its proximity to Baquba and Baghdad, with many residents living in traditional mud huts with some concrete-block houses.

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Located at 33.70 44.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Populated places in Diyala Province