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Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq

Diyala · Iraq

Al Miqdādīyah is a large city in Diyala, Iraq with a population of 155,968. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

155,968 Population 591/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Al Miqdādīyah

Miqdadiyah is a city in the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. Its population is a mix of Arab, Kurdish and Turkmen. The city is located about 80 km northeast of Baghdad and 30 km northeast of Baquba.

People

Population155,968
Density591/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population155,968
Population Density591 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates33.9786°, 44.9369°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceDiyala
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Miqdādīyah

Al Miqdādīyah is a large city in Iraq (Diyala) with a population of 155,968. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Al Miqdādīyah

Al Miqdādīyah has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (38°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 249 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 0.9° / 21.3° 38.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 1.3° / 25° 34.7
Mar 16.4°C / 61°F 4.5° / 29.6° 52.3
Apr 23°C / 73°F 10.3° / 36.3° 26.2
May 29.1°C / 84°F 16° / 43.8° 14.4
Jun 35.3°C / 96°F 22.9° / 47.6° 0.2
Jul 38°C / 100°F 26.4° / 48.8° 1.3
Aug 38°C / 100°F 27.3° / 49.3° 0.0
Sep 34°C / 93°F 22.2° / 47.4° 0.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 16.2° / 41.1° 6.5
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 8° / 31.8° 43.1
Dec 13°C / 55°F 3.5° / 23.8° 31.4
Al Miqdādīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Iraq avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area264.1 sq mi (684.0 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates33.9786°N, 44.9369°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2025.

Nov 22, 2013 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.8 72 km
Aug 5, 1998 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.6 149 km
Jan 6, 2019 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 70 km
Nov 22, 2013 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 73 km
Jan 11, 2018 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.5 78 km
Nov 24, 2013 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.4 66 km
Jun 6, 2021 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 128 km
Jun 18, 2002 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 116 km
Jan 11, 2018 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 76 km
Jan 11, 2018 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 76 km
Apr 1, 2019 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 91 km
Jan 11, 2018 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 80 km
Nov 23, 2013 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.2 73 km
May 11, 2019 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq M5.2 131 km
Aug 22, 2014 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.1 83 km
Jan 11, 2018 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq M5.1 84 km
Jan 6, 2018 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 102 km
Apr 1, 2018 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 88 km
Aug 31, 2014 26 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.0 89 km
Jan 25, 2005 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in Wettest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 94°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in

Al Miqdādīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 51°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Miqdādīyah

Institution Type Founded Website
Thanawiyat al Kanadi University
Thanawiyat al Qaid University
قرية حمرين University
كلية التربية المقداد College
كلية زراعة College

Schools in Al Miqdādīyah

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة حسان بن ثابت للبنين
Althagar primary school
Alshafeia
نبوخذ نصر
Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib A.S secondary school
مدرسة
مدرسة احمد اعرابي
مبنى مدرسة
مدرسة زهرة البنفسج الابتدائية
المعالي + المفلحون الابتدائية
مدرسة الحارث الابتدائية للبنين
اعدادية يوسف الصديق
متوسطة الحمزة للبنين
مدرسة اشور
معالي + مفلحون
مدرسة
ابتدائية زهور المستقبل + متوسطة المنتظر
Madrasat ash Shab
Madrasat Badr al Ibtidaiyah
Madrasat Sunbat li al Banin
Madrasat Sunbat
Madrasat al Khatiah
Madrasat al Maghrib al Ibtidaiyah
Madrasat al Masayif al Ibtidaiyah
Madrasat ar Rashad
Madrasat ar Rawid
Madrasat Ahad al Ibtdaiyah
Madrasat ash Shafaqah
Mutawassitat al Haruniyah
Idadiyat Ziraat al Miqdadiyah
أشور
مدرسه العرب الابتدائيه
Mothers School for Girls
Al - Sadour primary school for boys
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Radio Stations near Al Miqdādīyah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Al Miqdādīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alaaz0.0
مكتبه المقداديه0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Miqdādīyah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
اسواق روضان

Hotels in Al Miqdādīyah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

فندق بابل

Restaurants in Al Miqdādīyah

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enkidu-rest
Restaurant and breakfast of Khanqeen
مطعم سراب
مندي شموخ اليمن 3

Cafes in Al Miqdādīyah

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

العماره الصفره
كازينو
مقهى علي;گهوة علي
مندي الخليج

Cinemas in Al Miqdādīyah

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينما المقدادية
سينما المقدادية سابقا

Monuments in Al Miqdādīyah

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mustafa hassn
sarajiq
suhaib galena
suhaib galena
السوق القديمx

Castles in Al Miqdādīyah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

᚜ムdel᚛

Clinics in Al Miqdādīyah

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Zeid Taha Specialty Pediatrics
Sinsil PHCC
العيادة الشعبية
دكتور زيد طه
عيادة دكتور زيد اختصاص طب أطفال

Dentists in Al Miqdādīyah

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ozone dental clinic د.حيدر جاسم محمدلطب الاسنان

Veterinaries in Al Miqdādīyah

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Murtada ali
بيطرية

Bus Stations in Al Miqdādīyah

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

كراج ابو جسرى

Gas Stations in Al Miqdādīyah

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IQ #386172069
IQ #386172071
IQ #386172073
IQ #386172075
IQ #386336276
IQ #386519428
IQ #386519429
IQ #388253443
IQ #388253451
IQ #388254670
IQ #389704165
IQ #9034756717
طريق المقدادية خانقين
محطة وقود

Banks in Al Miqdādīyah

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bagdad bank
المصرف الزراعي
برج الفيلق
برج المقدادية
مصرف الرافدين
منفذ زهرة الرمان

Stadiums & Teams in Al Miqdādīyah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al Miqdādīyah

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air BaseBGWLarge Airport
Al Taji Army Air FieldMedium Airport
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base BaladMedium Airport
Rasheed Air BaseMedium Airport
Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya AirportMedium Airport
Injanah Air FieldSmall Airport
Khan Bani Saad AirportSmall Airport
Qasr Tall Mihl AirportSmall Airport
Subakhu AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Miqdādīyah

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office
Iraq Post Office
Iraq Post Office
بريد المقدادية

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Miqdādīyah

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman
جامع البخاري
جامع الكبير
مرقد الشيخ مختار
مسجد
مسجد القادسيه
مسجد القدس
مسجد حي العصري

Explore Near Al Miqdādīyah

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

Around Al Miqdādīyah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 35
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 3
Cafes 4
Supermarkets 1
Banks 4
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 20
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

🇮🇶 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 Al Miqdādīyah

What is the population of Al Miqdādīyah?

Al Miqdādīyah has a population of 155,968 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 591 people per square mile, spread across 264.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Miqdādīyah?

Al Miqdādīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

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