Baynjiwayn Population 2026

Baynjiwayn has a population of 27,116, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 266× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,116

Rank in Iraq

#82

Coordinates

35.62°N, 45.95°E

~1,275 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

291 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sulaymaniyah

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Sulaymaniyah	878,146	#9
Kelar	250,000	#20
Qeładizê	140,688	#34
Rānyah	114,173	#41
Hajiawa	80,000	#53
Jamjamāl	42,593	#64
Shūrash	29,960	#79

Cities near Baynjiwayn

Sulaymaniyah878,146 people · ~47 km away
Halabja57,333 people · ~49 km away
Qeładizê140,688 people · ~97 km away
Shūrash29,960 people · ~101 km away
Jamjamāl42,593 people · ~101 km away
Rānyah114,173 people · ~119 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baynjiwayn?

Baynjiwayn has a population of 27,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Baynjiwayn in?

Baynjiwayn is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Is Baynjiwayn the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 291 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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