Qeładizê Population 2026
Qeładizê has a population of 140,688, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,688
Rank in Iraq
#34
Coordinates
36.18°N, 45.13°E
~630 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sulaymaniyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaymaniyah | 878,146 | #9 |
| Kelar | 250,000 | #20 |
| Rānyah | 114,173 | #41 |
| Hajiawa | 80,000 | #53 |
| Jamjamāl | 42,593 | #64 |
| Shūrash | 29,960 | #79 |
| Baynjiwayn | 27,116 | #82 |
Cities near Qeładizê
FAQ
What is the population of Qeładizê?
Qeładizê has a population of 140,688 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Qeładizê in?
Qeładizê is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Qeładizê the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 323 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.