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‘Aqrah, Iraq
Nineveh · Iraq
‘Aqrah is a small city in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 23,000. Elevation: 2,474 ft (754 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About ‘Aqrah
Akre is a city located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is disputed by the Nineveh Governorate and the Duhok Governorate which both partially claim it. Akre is known for its celebrations of Newroz.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,000 |
| Population Density | 210 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7604°, 43.8943° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Nineveh |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (844 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘Aqrah
‘Aqrah is a small city in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 23,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,474 feet (754 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in ‘Aqrah
‘Aqrah has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 409 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7604°N, 43.8943°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
‘Aqrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in ‘Aqrah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akre college (UoD) | University | - | , |
| Akre College of Education | College | - | , |
| Akre Computer Institute | College | - | , |
| Private Akre Institute for Computer Science | College | - | Visit → |
| Technical College of Informatics - Akre | College | - | , |
| Technical college of informatics-Akre | College | - | , |
| کۆلێژ و پەیمانگای تەکنیکی ئاکرێ | College | - | , |
Schools in ‘Aqrah
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| قوتابخانەی خرپێ | - | - | - | - |
| Kani Zark Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Susna Elementary School Mixed | - | - | - | - |
| shekh abdulaziz gilani | - | - | - | - |
| shekh Abdul aziz gilani | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا سیپا یا بنەڕەتی تا تێکەڵ | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا مەلای جزیری یا بنەڕەت | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی کەلی ئاکرێ | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی باوەڕی بنەڕەتی | - | - | - | - |
| Gire Village Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| كورديني/زاگروس قوتابخانه | - | - | - | - |
| Akre Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا گولان | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا ئامادەییا زاگرۆس | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا میرزەند - بێسۆس - زین | - | - | - | - |
| ئامادەیی یا ئاکرێ یا تێکەل - ژین | - | - | - | - |
| ئامادەیی یا ئازادی - کچان | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا سەرەتایی یا تێکەل یا باران | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی گرنژین | - | - | - | - |
| Kochina School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuchina Hassan Baddo School | - | - | - | - |
| Upper Grbish School | - | - | - | - |
| Rozhina institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bakhtiary High School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا ڕۆژهەلات یا بنەڕەت | - | - | - | - |
| Sarwari Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا ڕزگاری یا بنەڕەت | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا خرپێ | - | - | - | - |
| cambridge school pirmam | - | - | - | - |
| Sare Sada School | - | - | - | - |
| Qwtabxana sare sada | - | - | - | - |
| Znte School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا ئالەیی یا بنەڕەت | - | - | - | - |
| Mazringan School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinarta School | - | - | - | - |
| peymangeha werzshi l akre | - | - | - | - |
| Akre Sport Institute | - | - | - | - |
| susna high school | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانا زەلال | - | - | - | - |
| Raza Miri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Barzani High School (Boys) | - | - | - | - |
| هوبا بەشێینن | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in ‘Aqrah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nourin organization for Life | 0.0 | |||||
| susna school libary | 0.0 | |||||
| نووسینگە | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘Aqrah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akree Bazaar | |||||
| Kameran Market | |||||
| Mahmod Market | |||||
| Zber Market |
Hotels in ‘Aqrah
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in ‘Aqrah
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in ‘Aqrah
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in ‘Aqrah
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in ‘Aqrah
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in ‘Aqrah
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in ‘Aqrah
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in ‘Aqrah
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in ‘Aqrah
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in ‘Aqrah
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in ‘Aqrah
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Aqrah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Aqrah
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | Large Airport |
| Mosul International Airport | OSM | Large Airport |
| Bamarni Airport | BMN | Small Airport |
| Bashiqah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bashur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Aqrah
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Rahman Mosque | |
| Bashqal Rawand Mosque | |
| Bntuk Mosque | |
| Cathedral Mariam Al Adra | |
| Cathedral Mariam Al Adra | |
| Fathi Haji Mosque | |
| Great Mosque of Akree | |
| Haji Ahmed Mosque | |
| Haji nasko | |
| Haji Sabri Mosque | |
| Juna Mosque | |
| kawly | |
| Mala Ahmad Imam Mosque | |
| Mala Ahmad Khel Mosque | |
| Mala Mohammed Amin Bani Mosque | |
| Mala Omar al-Zibari Mosque | |
| masjd sosna qdim | |
| Mersidi Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| Mufti Mosque |
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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Aqrah
What is the population of ‘Aqrah?
‘Aqrah has a population of 23,000 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 109.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Aqrah?
‘Aqrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.