‘Aqrah Population 2026
‘Aqrah has a population of 23,000, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Nineveh. It is about 314× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,000
Rank in Iraq
#88
Coordinates
36.76°N, 43.89°E
~754 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
383 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nineveh
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Mosul | 1,683,000 | #2 |
| 'Ākra | 105,370 | #46 |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 50,000 | #60 |
| Sinjār | 38,294 | #69 |
| Tallkayf | 23,524 | #86 |
Cities near ‘Aqrah
FAQ
What is the population of ‘Aqrah?
‘Aqrah has a population of 23,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is ‘Aqrah in?
‘Aqrah is located in Nineveh, Iraq.
Is ‘Aqrah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 383 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.