Baḥarkah Population 2026
Baḥarkah has a population of 130,518, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Erbil. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
130,518
Rank in Iraq
#37
Coordinates
36.32°N, 44.04°E
~464 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Erbil
Cities near Baḥarkah
FAQ
What is the population of Baḥarkah?
Baḥarkah has a population of 130,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Baḥarkah in?
Baḥarkah is located in Erbil, Iraq.
Is Baḥarkah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 332 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.