Al–Bataween | |
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| Coordinates: 33.3201° N, 44.4205° E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Governorate | Baghdad Governorate |
| City | Baghdad |
| District | Rusafa |
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| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Baghdad government |
al–Bataween is a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. It is located in eastern region of Baghdad, on the riverside of the Tigris and is part of Rusafa district. Prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, it was the main Jewish quarter of Baghdad. The neighborhood is mainly inhabited by Muslims, Christians and few Jews.
Along with Al–Turat and Mutanabbi Street, al-Bataween was of the Jewish neighborhoods, which were affluent and livable areas of the city. It is home to synagogues, yeshivas, churches, clubs and schools. Today, the neighborhood is home to Baghdad's tiny Jewish community, numbering around 100. Today, a small number of Jews live in the neighborhood, along with their Muslim and Christian neighbors. The region is also inhabited by Egyptians, Sudanese and Syrians.