Zakho
Iraqtown
Total population
197,163
Demographic figures from Central Statistical Organization (Iraq). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Zakho is a mid-sized city in Iraq. Around 197,163 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. The settlement sits at 37.143°, 42.682°, a warm-temperate location in the northern hemisphere. Open solar datasets indicate about 1,803 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 71% of daylight hours. Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. Continue scrolling for population, climate, environmental and points-of-interest data drawn from public sources.
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History & geography
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here







People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Iraq
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about Zakho


Search results from Open Library.
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species









Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikidata
- • iNaturalist
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Open Library