Islands in Iraq map & data
There are 29 islands mapped in Iraq, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Al-Basrah (12), Al-Anbar (7) and Baghdad (3) - Al-Basrah alone holds 41% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include جزيرة أبو رميل, جزيرة السندباد and فيضة الزرق.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Basrah | 12 | 41% |
| Al-Anbar | 7 | 24% |
| Baghdad | 3 | 10% |
| Diyala | 3 | 10% |
| Dhi Qar | 2 | 6.9% |
| Salah al-Din | 2 | 6.9% |
Notable islands in Iraq
- جزيرة أبو رميلBaghdad
- جزيرة السندبادAl-Basrah
- فيضة الزرقAl-Anbar
- جزيرة الدراويشSalah al-Din
- HawaiiDhi Qar
- تل يالخيDiyala
- جزيرة أم الخنازيرBaghdad
- جزيرة الصالحيةAl-Basrah
- فيضة الهامل ام جواريفAl-Anbar
- جزيرة لقلقSalah al-Din
- جزيرة الطارميةDiyala
- جزيرة الصليخ القديمBaghdad
- جزيرة مجنونAl-Basrah
- الفيضة رديفت الزرقAl-Anbar
- خشالاتDiyala
- جزيرة ام الرصاصAl-Basrah
- جيعة الماطه الجملAl-Anbar
- جزيرة أبو داوودAl-Basrah
- فيضة الغرهAl-Anbar
- جزيرة الشمشميةAl-Basrah
- فيضة ام طيارهAl-Anbar
- جزيرة الطويلةAl-Basrah
- جزيرة حجامAl-Basrah
- جزيرة الشلهةAl-Basrah
- جزيرة المجنونAl-Basrah
- جزيرة نهر الضيقAl-Basrah
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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- Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
- Add the layer. Choose Iraq and Islands - 29 locations appear at once.
- Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Iraq?
This layer holds 29 islands in Iraq, the most of them in Al-Basrah. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Iraq?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Iraq layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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