Jamjamāl Population 2026
Jamjamāl has a population of 42,593, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 169× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,593
Rank in Iraq
#64
Coordinates
35.53°N, 44.83°E
~705 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
247 km
153 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 |
| Shūrash | 29,960 | #79 |
| Baynjiwayn | 27,116 | #82 |
Cities near Jamjamāl
- Shūrash29,960 people · ~2 km away
- Kirkuk1,031,000 people · ~41 km away
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~53 km away
- Sulaymaniyah878,146 people · ~54 km away
- Koysinceq44,987 people · ~64 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jamjamāl?
Jamjamāl has a population of 42,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Jamjamāl in?
Jamjamāl is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Jamjamāl the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 247 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.