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Ash Shaykhān, Iraq
Nineveh · Iraq
Ash Shaykhān is a small city in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 11,261. Elevation: 1,680 ft (512 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About Ash Shaykhān
Ain Sifni also known as Shekhan, is a town and subdistrict in the Shekhan District of the Nineveh Plains, within the Nineveh Governorate of northern Iraq. Ain Sifni is largely populated by Yazidis, most of whom speak Kurmanji Kurdish.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,261 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6960°, 43.3520° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Nineveh |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.7 inches (575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2 inches (3 cm) |
About Ash Shaykhān
Ash Shaykhān is a small city in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 11,261. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet (512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Ash Shaykhān
Ash Shaykhān has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (35.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 302 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 136.9 sq mi (354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6960°N, 43.3520°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Ash Shaykhān has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 44°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ash Shaykhān
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baadre high school | — | — | — | — |
| قوتابخاناشیفکاسەری | — | — | — | — |
| شيخان | — | — | — | — |
| Rehat Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haezhin School | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية زين العابدين للبنين | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ash Shaykhān
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Ash Shaykhān
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ash Shaykhān
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ash Shaykhān
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ash Shaykhān
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ash Shaykhān
6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ash Shaykhān
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ash Shaykhān
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ash Shaykhān
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ash Shaykhān
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ash Shaykhān
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shaykhān
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ash Shaykhān
4 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 |
Post Offices in Ash Shaykhān
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shaykhān
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| baranhaws Lalish | |
| Bavian Mosque | |
| Eiziy | |
| Hadjial moamena | |
| Haji Ali | |
| Khazinat rahman, Shikhadi | |
| Kheder aleas | |
| Lalish Holy Yazidi Temple | |
| Lalish sacred city for Yazidi | |
| Malake mera | |
| shekh mshalah | |
| Shekhan Big Mosque | |
| براسراتي | |
| جامع عمر بن الخطاب | |
| لاليش للملائكة الصالحين | |
| محصرة الزيتون | |
| ملك ناسردين | |
| مەزاری شێخۆ بەکر |
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What is the population of Ash Shaykhān?
Ash Shaykhān has a population of 11,261 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 136.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ash Shaykhān?
Ash Shaykhān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.