New Baghdad or Baghdad Al-Jidida ( ar, بغداد الجديدة) is one of nine
administrative districts in
Baghdad,
Iraq. This district has nine Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NAC) and a District Advisory Council. It is located east of the city center.
This district was renamed 9 Nissan or Tisa Nissan. ''
Nissan
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'' is the word for April, although most Iraqis do not yet use that name (9 Nissan). It is also known as 7 Nissan.
Features
* Shaab stadium, Bor Saeid sqr, Martyr's Monument (
Al-Shaheed Monument)
* Muthana,
Zayouna
* Ghadeer, Masaloon sqr
* New Baghdad neighbourhood (Baghdad Al jadida), Alef Dar, Al Khaleej
* Habibiya, Dur Al Umal, Baladiyat
* Mashtal, Ameen, Nafit, Rustomaniya
* Fedhailia, Kamaliya
* Al Husseinia, Ma'amal, Al Rasheed
*
Al-Ubedy, Ma'amil 2
See also
*
List of places in Iraq
*
Administrative districts in Baghdad
References
External links
New Baghdad on Google mapsWashington Post interview with LTC Kevin Farrell
Administrative districts in Baghdad
Neighborhoods in Baghdad
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