Description of Province

Wasi Province Description of Province Al-Kut is the capitol of the province. The Tigris River flows through the Wasit Province. It is about 172 km southeast of Baghdad. People in this province are either Shi'aa or Sunni. Population UN Data 2003 Towns in Wasit Province Population Al-Hai 136,208 Kut 374,457 Al-Noamania 107,618 Al-Swaira 161,602 Al-Azizia 112,900 Badra 20,601 Total 913,386