Batifa Population 2026

Batifa has a population of 28,000, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Duhok. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 258× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

Location of Batifa (capital Baghdad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,000

Rank in Iraq

#81

Coordinates

37.17°N, 43.01°E

~850 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

445 km

276 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Duhok

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Dihok	340,900	#15
Sumayl	152,512	#31
Simele	152,512	#32
Sīnah	128,776	#38
Zaxo	95,052	#50

Cities near Batifa

Zaxo95,052 people · ~29 km away
Dihok340,900 people · ~34 km away
Simele152,512 people · ~38 km away
Sumayl152,512 people · ~38 km away
Sīnah128,776 people · ~41 km away
Tallkayf23,524 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Batifa?

Batifa has a population of 28,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Batifa in?

Batifa is located in Duhok, Iraq.

Is Batifa the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 445 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.

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