Sīnah Population 2026

Sīnah has a population of 128,776, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Duhok. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

BaghdadSīnah
Location of Sīnah (capital Baghdad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
128,776
Rank in Iraq
#38
Coordinates
36.81°N, 43.04°E
~604 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
405 km
252 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Duhok

CityPopulationRank in Iraq
Dihok340,900#15
Sumayl152,512#31
Simele152,512#32
Zaxo95,052#50
Batifa28,000#81

Cities near Sīnah

  • Dihok340,900 people · ~8 km away
  • Simele152,512 people · ~18 km away
  • Sumayl152,512 people · ~18 km away
  • Tallkayf23,524 people · ~36 km away
  • Batifa28,000 people · ~41 km away
  • Zaxo95,052 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sīnah?
Sīnah has a population of 128,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Sīnah in?
Sīnah is located in Duhok, Iraq.
Is Sīnah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 405 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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