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‘Afak, Iraq

Al-Qadisiyah · Iraq

‘Afak is a mid-size city in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq with a population of 35,536. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,536 Population 78/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
4.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About ‘Afak

‘Afak


Afak is a town in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq. It is located 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Al Diwaniyah and 170 km (105 mi) south of Baghdad.

People

Population35,536
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain4.8 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population35,536
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates32.0643°, 45.2474°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceAl-Qadisiyah
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation4.8 inches (122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘Afak

‘Afak is a mid-size city in Iraq (Al-Qadisiyah) with a population of 35,536. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in ‘Afak

‘Afak has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 122 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 15.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 17.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.0
‘Afak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Iraq avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area454.4 sq mi (1,176.9 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates32.0643°N, 45.2474°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.8"
87% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 24, 2024.

Dec 11, 1992 33 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran M4.8 141 km
Jan 25, 2005 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M4.8 149 km
Aug 18, 2017 Iraq M4.7 82 km
Feb 20, 1990 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq M4.6 114 km
Aug 5, 2004 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.6 89 km
Apr 1, 1995 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.6 121 km
Jan 25, 1996 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.5 78 km
Jan 11, 2018 41 km SSW of Mandal?, Iraq M4.4 148 km
Aug 28, 2004 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 88 km
Sep 1, 2009 7 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran M4.4 144 km
Jun 16, 2002 29 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M4.4 149 km
Feb 12, 2004 24 km W of Mehr?n, Iran M4.4 133 km
Aug 5, 2004 27 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 105 km
Jun 2, 2017 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.4 97 km
Feb 24, 2024 35 km NE of Al Kūt, Iraq M4.3 109 km
Jun 25, 2009 15 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran M4.3 150 km
May 20, 1995 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.3 121 km
Feb 20, 2022 32 km NE of Al K?t, Iraq M4.3 106 km
Jan 20, 2013 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 91 km
Aug 7, 2004 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

‘Afak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in ‘Afak

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
إعدادية عفك - - - -
مدرسة نور الهدى - - - -
مدرسة نفر وسكينة - - - -
مدرسة الزوراء الابتدائية - - - -
مدرسة بابل المتوسطة - - - -
مدرسة عفك الابتدائية - - - -
مدرسه النبراس للبنين ومدرسه نيبور المتوسطه للبنين - - - -
ثانوية عفك للمتفوقين - - - -
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Radio Stations near ‘Afak

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Monuments in ‘Afak

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al dylal square
ال نوري
زياد كامل العوفي

Castles in ‘Afak

8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Hubaysh
Qalat Albu Shutaywi
Qalat Suwayli
الضبيعه الاولى
الضبيعه الثانيه
ديوانيه البدير
قرية آل خشم الشيباوية
قلعة ال عوفي . المرادية

Clinics in ‘Afak

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IQ #7187560185

Veterinaries in ‘Afak

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Salah AL Tawel

Bus Stations in ‘Afak

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مرائب البدير

Gas Stations in ‘Afak

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

محطة وقود المودة المشيده
محطة وقود جنة عفك
محطة وقود وتعبئة المودة المشيدة
معمل تعبئة غاز عفك

Gyms in ‘Afak

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مركز الاتحاد الرياضي

Stadiums & Teams in ‘Afak

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near ‘Afak

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport-Medium Airport
Al Hayy Airport-Small Airport
An Numaniyah Air Base-Small Airport
Shaykh Hantush Highway Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in ‘Afak

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office
Iraq Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Afak

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Imam al Hamash
العريس

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Founded
1715
Postal Code
58006

🇮🇶 About Iraq

Capital Baghdad
Population 38,433,600
Area 437,072 km²
GDP (USD) $268,881,051,644
GDP per capita $5,965
HDI 0.686
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 81.7%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency IQD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Calling code +964
TLD .iq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Afak

What is the population of ‘Afak?

‘Afak has a population of 35,536 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 454.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘Afak?

‘Afak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.8 inches.

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