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Al Ba‘āj, Iraq

Nineveh · Iraq

Al Ba‘āj is a small town in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Al Ba‘āj

Ba'aj is a town in the Al-Ba'aj District of Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. The town was under control of the Islamic State until June 4 2017, when Shia paramilitaries captured it.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Coordinates36.0426°, 41.7163°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceNineveh
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Al Ba‘āj

Al Ba‘āj is a small town in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Al Ba‘āj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 338 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Iraq avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.0426°N, 41.7163°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 26, 2021.

Feb 17, 1993 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq M5.4 102 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 148 km
Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 61 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 143 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 149 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 143 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 77 km
Oct 4, 2003 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.4 97 km
May 29, 2005 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey M4.3 119 km
Jul 6, 2020 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.3 115 km
Sep 16, 1999 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey M4.2 97 km
Jul 16, 2020 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.2 114 km
Jun 17, 2007 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.0 144 km
Apr 20, 1997 6 km SSW of Dihok, Iraq M3.9 140 km
May 2, 1999 46 km SSW of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M3.8 138 km
Jan 14, 1996 41 km SSE of Alakam??, Turkey M3.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Al Ba‘āj has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 46°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Ba‘āj

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الشهامة العربية
مديرية تربية البعاج
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Radio Stations near Al Ba‘āj

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Al Ba‘āj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shhab Electric0.0

Monuments in Al Ba‘āj

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دورة الصكار

Clinics in Al Ba‘āj

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مركز صحي

Gas Stations in Al Ba‘āj

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة البعاج

Airports Near Al Ba‘āj

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sahl Sinjar Air BaseMedium Airport
Tall Afar Army Air FieldMedium Airport

Post Offices in Al Ba‘āj

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
قائمقامية البعاج

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ba‘āj

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع الخلفاء الراشدين
جامع الرحمه
مسجد الشهداء الابرار
مسجد مالك الملك

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Elevation
310 m (1,017 ft)

🇮🇶 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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What is the weather like in Al Ba‘āj?

Al Ba‘āj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

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