Al-Hamdaniya Population 2026
Al-Hamdaniya has a population of 50,000, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Nineveh. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 144× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,000
Rank in Iraq
#60
Coordinates
36.27°N, 43.38°E
~274 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nineveh
Cities near Al-Hamdaniya
FAQ
What is the population of Al-Hamdaniya?
Al-Hamdaniya has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al-Hamdaniya in?
Al-Hamdaniya is located in Nineveh, Iraq.
Is Al-Hamdaniya the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 339 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.