Hajiawa Population 2026
Hajiawa has a population of 80,000, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,000
Rank in Iraq
#53
Coordinates
36.24°N, 44.79°E
~576 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
324 km
201 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 |
| Jamjamāl | 42,593 | #64 |
| Shūrash | 29,960 | #79 |
| Baynjiwayn | 27,116 | #82 |
Cities near Hajiawa
FAQ
What is the population of Hajiawa?
Hajiawa has a population of 80,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Hajiawa in?
Hajiawa is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Hajiawa the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 324 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.