Dihok Population 2026

Dihok has a population of 340,900, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Duhok. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

340,900

Rank in Iraq

#15

Coordinates

36.87°N, 42.99°E

~510 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

413 km

256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Duhok

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Sumayl	152,512	#31
Simele	152,512	#32
Sīnah	128,776	#38
Zaxo	95,052	#50
Batifa	28,000	#81

Cities near Dihok

Sīnah128,776 people · ~8 km away
Simele152,512 people · ~12 km away
Sumayl152,512 people · ~12 km away
Batifa28,000 people · ~34 km away
Zaxo95,052 people · ~41 km away
Tallkayf23,524 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dihok?

Dihok has a population of 340,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Dihok in?

Dihok is located in Duhok, Iraq.

Is Dihok the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 413 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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