Nasiriyah, also spelled Nassiriya or Nasiriya, is a city located in Iraq. It serves as the capital of the Dhi Qar Governorate and is situated on the lower Euphrates River, approximately 360 km south-southeast of Baghdad.
The city is notable for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient city of Ur and the adjacent Ur Tourist City. As of 2024, Nasiriyah has a population of about 700,000, ranking it as the ninth-largest city in Iraq. While the city's population was diverse in the early 20th century, including Muslims, Mandaeans, and Jews, its inhabitants are predominantly Shia Muslims today.