Ḩarir Population 2026

Ḩarir has a population of 32,171, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Erbil. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 224× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,171

Rank in Iraq

#73

Coordinates

36.55°N, 44.35°E

~699 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erbil

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Erbil	1,612,700	#3
Khasnahzān	146,639	#33
Baḥarkah	130,518	#37
Soran	91,589	#52
Koysinceq	44,987	#62
Pīrmām	38,686	#68
Shaqlāwah	32,599	#72
Ṟuwandiz	22,943	#89

Cities near Ḩarir

Khalīfān19,891 people · ~8 km away
Shaqlāwah32,599 people · ~17 km away
Ṟuwandiz22,943 people · ~17 km away
Soran91,589 people · ~21 km away
Pīrmām38,686 people · ~23 km away
Baḥarkah130,518 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ḩarir?

Ḩarir has a population of 32,171 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Ḩarir in?

Ḩarir is located in Erbil, Iraq.

Is Ḩarir the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 357 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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