AlZubair
AlZubair, also written Al-Zubair, is a town and district in Basra Governorate, southern Iraq. The town serves as the administrative center of Al-Zubair District, which encompasses surrounding rural areas west of Basra city. The district is part of Basra Governorate and falls under Iraqi provincial administration.
The district operates under local municipal governance in coordination with Basra's provincial authorities. It forms one
The area is recognized for the Al-Zubair oil field, a major Iraqi petroleum production site located in
Demographically, the district is largely composed of Shia Arab communities, alongside smaller groups reflecting Basra's diverse
Transport links connect Al-Zubair with Basra and other districts via national roads, with oil-related facilities shaping