Khānaqīn Population 2026
Khānaqīn has a population of 175,000, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Diyala. Roughly 0.4% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,000
Rank in Iraq
#24
Coordinates
34.35°N, 45.39°E
~185 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diyala
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Miqdādīyah | 155,968 | #28 |
| Baqubah | 152,550 | #30 |
| Khāliş | 70,046 | #57 |
| Kifrī | 30,143 | #78 |
| Mandalī | 29,785 | #80 |
Cities near Khānaqīn
- Kelar250,000 people · ~32 km away
- Kifrī30,143 people · ~55 km away
- Al Miqdādīyah155,968 people · ~59 km away
- Mandalī29,785 people · ~68 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~92 km away
- Baqubah152,550 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khānaqīn?
Khānaqīn has a population of 175,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Khānaqīn in?
Khānaqīn is located in Diyala, Iraq.
Is Khānaqīn the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 145 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.