| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Capital | Al Hillah |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5,603 km2 (2,163.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2003)[1] | |
| - Total | 1,385,783 |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
Babil (Arabic: بابل) is a province in central Iraq. It has an area of 5,603 square kilometers (2,163.3 sq mi), with an estimated population of 1,385,783 people in 2003.
The provincial capital is the town of al Hillah. The city Al Musayyib and the ancient ruins of Babylon (Babil, after which the region is named) are also in the province.
