'Ākra Population 2026
'Ākra has a population of 105,370, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Nineveh. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,370
Rank in Iraq
#46
Coordinates
36.73°N, 43.88°E
~674 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
380 km
236 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nineveh
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Mosul | 1,683,000 | #2 |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 50,000 | #60 |
| Sinjār | 38,294 | #69 |
| Tallkayf | 23,524 | #86 |
| ‘Aqrah | 23,000 | #88 |
Cities near 'Ākra
FAQ
What is the population of 'Ākra?
'Ākra has a population of 105,370 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is 'Ākra in?
'Ākra is located in Nineveh, Iraq.
Is 'Ākra the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 380 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.