Koysinceq Population 2026

Koysinceq has a population of 44,987, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Erbil. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 160× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,987

Rank in Iraq

#62

Coordinates

36.08°N, 44.63°E

~600 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

306 km

190 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
Pīrmām	38,686	#68
Shaqlāwah	32,599	#72
Ḩarir	32,171	#73
Ṟuwandiz	22,943	#89

Cities near Koysinceq

Hajiawa80,000 people · ~23 km away
Rānyah114,173 people · ~30 km away
Shaqlāwah32,599 people · ~45 km away
Khasnahzān146,639 people · ~46 km away
Qeładizê140,688 people · ~46 km away
Pīrmām38,686 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koysinceq?

Koysinceq has a population of 44,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Koysinceq in?

Koysinceq is located in Erbil, Iraq.

Is Koysinceq the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 306 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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