Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh

Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh is a locality in , . Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Samarra Barrage.

Power station
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The is a multi-purpose barrage on the Tigris River adjacent of and north of Baghdad, Iraq. The main purpose of the dam is to divert floodwater in the Tigris River to through the Tharthar depression along with irrigation and an 84 MW hydro-electricity station. is situated 3½ km east of Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Samarra.

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is a city in 's . In 2007, UNESCO named one of its World Heritage Sites.

Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh

Latitude
34.1945° or 34° 11′ 40″ north
Longitude
43.81611° or 43° 48′ 58″ east
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Open location code
8H655RV8+RC
Geo­Names ID
6782710
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In Other Languages

“Qaryat al Ḩuwaysh” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قرية الحويش”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ath Tharthar Bridge and Maḩaţţat Sāmarrā’.

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