Al-Manathera District | |
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  Al-Manathera District | |
| Coordinates: 31°47′48″N44°24′42″E / 31.79653°N 44.41161°E Coordinates: 31°47′48″N44°24′42″E / 31.79653°N 44.41161°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Governorate | Najaf Governorate |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Al-Manathera District is a district of the Najaf Governorate, Iraq.
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