Sulaymaniyah Population 2026
Sulaymaniyah has a population of 878,146, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 1.8% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
878,146
Rank in Iraq
#9
Coordinates
35.56°N, 45.43°E
~847 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Sulaymaniyah?
Sulaymaniyah has a population of 878,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Sulaymaniyah in?
Sulaymaniyah is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Sulaymaniyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 265 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.