Shūrash Population 2026
Shūrash has a population of 29,960, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Sulaymaniyah. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 241× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,960
Rank in Iraq
#79
Coordinates
35.52°N, 44.84°E
~686 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
245 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sulaymaniyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaymaniyah | 878,146 | #9 |
| Kelar | 250,000 | #20 |
| Qeładizê | 140,688 | #34 |
| Rānyah | 114,173 | #41 |
| Hajiawa | 80,000 | #53 |
| Jamjamāl | 42,593 | #64 |
| Baynjiwayn | 27,116 | #82 |
Cities near Shūrash
- Jamjamāl42,593 people · ~2 km away
- Kirkuk1,031,000 people · ~41 km away
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~52 km away
- Sulaymaniyah878,146 people · ~54 km away
- Koysinceq44,987 people · ~66 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shūrash?
Shūrash has a population of 29,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Shūrash in?
Shūrash is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Is Shūrash the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 245 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.