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Makatu Destination Guide

Delve into Makatu in Iraq

Makatu in the region of Diyala Province is a city in Iraq - some 71 mi or ( 114 km ) North-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Makatu is now 06:17 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Sharinaw, Qamar, Naft Khanah, Mandali, and Makatu. While being here, make sure to check out Sharinaw . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Makatu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Choga Mami

Choga Mami is a Samarra ware archaeological site of Southern Iraq in the Mandali region which shows the first canal irrigation in operation at about 6000 BCE. It is no longer clear which way cultural developments were flowing in the 6500 to 4500 BCE period.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 33.88 45.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Iraq

Hamrin

Hamrin is a town in northern Iraq which sits on the western shore of a man-made lake of the same name, both of which are at the southern extreme of the Hamrin Mountains. Hamrin is home to approximately 12,000 people. Most revenue comes from fishing and subsistence agriculture.

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Located at 33.86 45.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Diyala Province

Mandali, Iraq

Mandali is a town in Diyala Governorate, eastern Iraq, in the Balad Ruz District. It is located near the Iranian border.

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Located at 33.74 45.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Populated places in Diyala Province