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 of several districts within Basra Governorate and is commonly identified by its eponymous town, Al-Zubair.

The area is recognized for the Al-Zubair oil field, a major Iraqi petroleum production site located in the southern Basra region. Development of the field has involved international oil companies and joint ventures with the Iraqi authorities, contributing to regional employment, infrastructure, and the national oil industry.

Demographically, the district is largely composed of Shia Arab communities, alongside smaller groups reflecting Basra's diverse population.

Transport links connect Al-Zubair with Basra and other districts via national roads, with oil-related facilities shaping local infrastructure, services, and employment opportunities in the area.