Al-Washash

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Al-Washash
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Al-Washash
Location in Iraq
Coordinates: 33°20′N44°21′E / 33.333°N 44.350°E / 33.333; 44.350
Country Iraq
City Baghdad
District Mansour

Al-Washash is a neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq. Located within Mansour district, surrounded by Iskan from west, Al-Mutanabi from south, Al-Mothana Airport from east. [1]

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