Al Hashimiyah, Iraq

Al Hashimiyah (الهاشمية) is a town in Babil Governorate, Iraq. It is located 130 km south of Baghdad.

Background
Al Hashimiyah is named after Hashemites who inhabited the region. The region is about 620 km2.

Climate
Al Hashimiyah has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). Most rain falls in the winter. The average annual temperature in Al Hashimiyah is 23.1 °C. About 117 mm of precipitation falls annually.