Sumayl Population 2026

Sumayl has a population of 152,512, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Duhok. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

152,512

Rank in Iraq

#31

Coordinates

36.86°N, 42.85°E

~465 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

416 km

258 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Duhok

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Dihok	340,900	#15
Simele	152,512	#32
Sīnah	128,776	#38
Zaxo	95,052	#50
Batifa	28,000	#81

Cities near Sumayl

Simele152,512 people · ~0 km away
Dihok340,900 people · ~12 km away
Sīnah128,776 people · ~18 km away
Zaxo95,052 people · ~35 km away
Batifa28,000 people · ~38 km away
Tallkayf23,524 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sumayl?

Sumayl has a population of 152,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is Sumayl in?

Sumayl is located in Duhok, Iraq.

Is Sumayl the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 416 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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