# Iskandariya

> city

**Wikidata**: [Q1029787](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1029787)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskandariya)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iskandariya

## Summary
Iskandariya is a city located in the Babylon Governorate of Iraq. It is classified as a large human settlement with coordinates placing it at 32.9°N latitude and 44.35°E longitude. The city is also known by several aliases, including Al-Iskandariya, Sikandariyeh, and Iskanderiyeh.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Iskandariya is an instance of a city, defined as a large human settlement.
- **Location**: The city is situated in the Babylon Governorate within the country of Iraq.
- **Coordinates**: It is located at latitude 32.9 and longitude 44.35.
- **Aliases**: The city is known by multiple names, including Sikandariyeh, Iskanderiyeh, Al-Iskandariya, 伊斯坎德耶, Искандария, الإسكندريه, أسكندرية العراق, and الاسكندرية.
- **UN/LOCODE**: The code assigned to this location is IQIKD.
- **Sitelink Count**: The entity has a sitelink count of 21.
- **Wikipedia Title**: The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Iskandariya."
- **Commons Category**: The Wikimedia Commons category is "Alexandria (Iraq)."
- **Image**: An image of the Iskandariyah thermal power plant in Iraq is available via Wikimedia Commons.

## FAQs
**Where is Iskandariya located?**
Iskandariya is located in the Babylon Governorate in Iraq. Its geographical coordinates are 32.9° latitude and 44.35° longitude.

**What are the different names for Iskandariya?**
The city is referred to by several names, including Sikandariyeh, Iskanderiyeh, Al-Iskandariya, and various translations such as 伊斯坎德耶 and Искандария.

**What identifiers are associated with Iskandariya?**
The city holds numerous identifiers, including the UN/LOCODE IQIKD, the VIAF ID 141661757, the Geonames ID 99226, and the Freebase ID /m/02cl6x.

**In which languages is information about Iskandariya available?**
Information about Iskandariya is available in 19 Wikipedia languages, including Arabic, English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.

## Why It Matters
Iskandariya serves as a recognized urban center within the Babylon Governorate, contributing to the administrative and geographical landscape of Iraq. Its inclusion in multiple international knowledge bases and library authorities, such as the Library of Congress and the National Library of Israel, highlights its established recognition in global information systems. The presence of a thermal power plant within the city suggests a role in the region's energy infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Being a recognized city within the Babylon Governorate of Iraq.
- Possessing a distinct UN/LOCODE (IQIKD) for international trade and transport identification.
- Having a multilingual presence across 19 different Wikipedia language editions.
- Inclusion in major authority control systems, including the Library of Congress and VIAF.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Iskandariya is administratively located in the Babylon Governorate. The city's precise location is defined by the coordinates 32.9° North and 44.35° East. As a city, it falls under the broader classification of a "large human settlement." The country designation for Iskandariya is Iraq.

### Names and Etymology
The city is identified by a wide variety of names and spellings across different languages and transliteration systems. Common English variants include Sikandariyeh, Iskanderiyeh, and Al-Iskandariya. In Arabic script, it is written as الإسكندريه, أسكندرية العراق, or الاسكندرية. Other international variants include the Chinese 伊斯坎德耶 and the Russian Искандария.

### Identifiers and Authority Control
Iskandariya is cataloged in numerous international databases and knowledge graphs.
- **Library Systems**: The Library of Congress Authority ID is n2004114385, and the National Library of Israel J9U ID is 987007467876405171. Its VIAF ID is 141661757.
- **Geographical Databases**: The Geonames ID is 99226, and the GNS Unique Feature ID is -3102493. The Who's On First ID is 1210038569.
- **Knowledge Graphs**: The Freebase ID is /m/02cl6x, with a recorded publication date of October 28, 2013. The Wikidata description for the entity is "city."
- **Trade Codes**: The UN/LOCODE for the city is IQIKD.

### Media and Online Presence
The city maintains a presence across various Wikimedia projects. The Wikipedia title is "Iskandariya," and the associated sitelink count is 21. The Wikimedia Commons category is named "Alexandria (Iraq)." An available image resource depicts the Iskandariyah thermal power plant, accessible via the Wikimedia Commons file path. Information about the city is available in 19 languages, including Arabic (ar), Egyptian Arabic (arz), English (en), French (fr), Russian (ru), Chinese (zh), and others.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames
4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File