Tallkayf Population 2026
Tallkayf has a population of 23,524, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Nineveh. It is about 307× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,524
Rank in Iraq
#86
Coordinates
36.49°N, 43.12°E
~279 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nineveh
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Mosul | 1,683,000 | #2 |
| 'Ākra | 105,370 | #46 |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 50,000 | #60 |
| Sinjār | 38,294 | #69 |
| ‘Aqrah | 23,000 | #88 |
Cities near Tallkayf
FAQ
What is the population of Tallkayf?
Tallkayf has a population of 23,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Tallkayf in?
Tallkayf is located in Nineveh, Iraq.
Is Tallkayf the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 369 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.