Kelar Population 2026
Kelar has a population of 250,000, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.5% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
250,000
Rank in Iraq
#20
Coordinates
34.63°N, 45.32°E
~216 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sulaymaniyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaymaniyah | 878,146 | #9 |
| Qeładizê | 140,688 | #34 |
| Rānyah | 114,173 | #41 |
| Hajiawa | 80,000 | #53 |
| Jamjamāl | 42,593 | #64 |
| Shūrash | 29,960 | #79 |
| Baynjiwayn | 27,116 | #82 |
Cities near Kelar
- Khānaqīn175,000 people · ~32 km away
- Kifrī30,143 people · ~33 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~69 km away
- Al Miqdādīyah155,968 people · ~80 km away
- Halabja57,333 people · ~86 km away
- Mandalī29,785 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kelar?
Kelar has a population of 250,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Kelar in?
Kelar is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Kelar the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 166 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.