Najaf Governorate
Najaf Governorate
Arabic: النجف | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country |  Iraq |
| Capital | Najaf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28,824 km2 (11,129 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 930,000 |
Najaf Governorate (Arabic: النجف An Najaf), is a province in Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf. The other major city is Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shi'ah Muslims, who form the majority of the population. Prior to 1976 it was part of the Diwaniya Province, which also included present day Al Muthanna Governorate and Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate.
Provincial Government
- Governor: Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie [1]
- Deputy Governor: Abd al-Husayn Abtan [2]
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