Nasiriyah, also spelled Nassiriya or Nasiriya, is a city located in Iraq and serves as the capital of the Dhi Qar Governorate. It is situated on the lower Euphrates River, approximately 360 km south-southeast of Baghdad. The city is positioned near the archaeological ruins of the ancient city of Ur and the nearby 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—the current inhabitants are predominantly Shia Muslims.