Najaf Governorate
| Najaf Governorate بغداد Najaf Province | |
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| governorate | |
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| Coordinates: 31°7′N 43°48′E / 31.117°N 43.800°ECoordinates: 31°7′N 43°48′E / 31.117°N 43.800°E | |
| Country |
 Iraq |
| Capital | Najaf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28,824 km2 (11,129 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,400,000 |
Najaf Governorate (Arabic: النجف An Najaf) (or Najaf Province) is a governorate in southern Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf. The other major city is Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims, who form the majority of the population. Prior to 1976 it was part of the Karbala Governorate.
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Karbala Governorate | Babil Governorate | Al Diwaniyah Governorate | |
| Al Anbar Governorate |  |
Al Muthanna Governorate | ||
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