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Basra

Basra (1.4 million inhabitants): major city of Iraq, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Basra

CountryIraq
Population1.4 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Basra?

Basra has a metropolitan population of 1.4 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Basra located?

Basra is in Iraq. It is a major city of Iraq.

What is Basra known for?

Basra is a major city of Iraq. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Iraq factbook for the wider national picture.

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