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Baynjiwayn, Iraq

Sulaymaniyah · Iraq

Baynjiwayn is a small city in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq with a population of 27,116. Elevation: 4,183 ft (1,275 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

27,116 Population 283/sq mi density
4,183 ft Elevation 1,275 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Baynjiwayn

Baynjiwayn

Pendschwin, gelegentlich auch Penjwin, Penjawin, Penjwen oder Panjwin bzw. Banjwin oder Baynjiwayn gesprochen oder transkribiert, ist der Hauptort eines gleichnamigen Distrikts in der zur Kurdischen Autonomen Region gehörenden Provinz Sulaimaniyya im Norden des Irak nahe der Grenze zu Iran.

People

Population27,116
Density283/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Population27,116
Population Density283 / sq mi
Elevation4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Coordinates35.6205°, 45.9491°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceSulaymaniyah
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (958 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)

About Baynjiwayn

Baynjiwayn is a small city in Iraq (Sulaymaniyah) with a population of 27,116. The city sits at an elevation of 4,183 feet (1,275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Baynjiwayn

Baynjiwayn has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 376 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -10.1° / 11° 52.0
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -8.9° / 14.6° 53.9
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F -5° / 17.5° 75.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F -1.6° / 23.8° 54.3
May 17.2°C / 63°F 4.5° / 31.4° 32.2
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 11.5° / 37.7° 1.5
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 14.2° / 40.4° 0.3
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 15.5° / 38.7° 0.9
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 9.3° / 35.6° 0.9
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 3.9° / 28.9° 15.1
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F -2.8° / 19.8° 56.2
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F -5.6° / 14.7° 33.2
Baynjiwayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,183 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Iraq avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Area95.9 sq mi (248.5 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates35.6205°N, 45.9491°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 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 M5.8 149 km
Nov 22, 2013 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 136 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 6 km
May 11, 2019 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq M5.2 77 km
Jan 15, 1999 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M5.1 77 km
Mar 16, 2023 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq M5.1 36 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 111 km
Apr 1, 2018 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 137 km
Jan 6, 2018 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 116 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 138 km
Jan 9, 2020 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M4.9 123 km
Jun 30, 2024 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran M4.9 130 km
Jan 27, 2025 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran M4.8 132 km
Feb 11, 2021 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq M4.8 115 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 139 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 8 km
Apr 26, 2021 11 km S of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M4.8 140 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 79 km
Oct 13, 2009 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran M4.8 116 km
Sep 10, 2023 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq M4.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 7.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 7.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Baynjiwayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Baynjiwayn

Institution Type Founded Website
Penjwen Technical Institute College

Schools in Baynjiwayn

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
خوێندنگەی بنەڕەتی قەڵادێ
قوتابخانەی موفتی پێنجوێنی بنەرەتی
ئامادەیی لەرێی کوڕان
قوتابخانەی ناوشاخانی بنەرەتی
ئامادەیی پێنجوێن - کوڕان
خوێندنگەی بنەڕەتی پێنجوێن
خوێندنگەی شلێر
خوێندنگەی شۆڕشی نوێ
خوێندنگەی جەڵال مەحموود
خوێندنگەی شەهید محەمەد سدیق
خوێندنگەی ئامادەیی گەرمک
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Libraries in Baynjiwayn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی ١0.0
کتێبخانەی گشتی پێنجوێن0.0

Restaurants in Baynjiwayn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

کەبابخانەی شێخان
گویژه

Cafes in Baynjiwayn

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gall Caffe
ماڵی یاران

Castles in Baynjiwayn

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haikalaka

Clinics in Baynjiwayn

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

zaytun harbel center
کلینیکی ڕاوێژکاری جەلال مەحموود

Bus Stations in Baynjiwayn

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garagi bashmax
Marzi bashmax
تەرمیناڵی پێنجوێن

Gas Stations in Baynjiwayn

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariwan Petrol Station
Penjwen Gas Station
بەنزینخانەی شاهۆ
بەنزینخانەی ناڵپارێز

Banks in Baynjiwayn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بانکی پێنجوێن

Stadiums & Teams in Baynjiwayn

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baynjiwayn

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sulaymaniyah International AirportISUMedium Airport
Arbat AirportSmall Airport
Baneh AirportSmall Airport
Saghez AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baynjiwayn

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Darwaza Mosque
Ryad As-Salihain Mosque
مزگەوتی پاشا
مزگەوتی حاجی ڕەشید
مزگەوتی حاجی عەبدڵا
مزگەوتی ڕێبوارانی مەلەکەوە
مزگەوتی سالم
مزگەوتی شەهیدان
مزگەوتی محمد سیراجەدین علادئەدین
مزگەوتی مەلا عەباس
مزگەوتی نزارەییەکان

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

🇮🇶 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 Baynjiwayn

What is the population of Baynjiwayn?

Baynjiwayn has a population of 27,116 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 95.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baynjiwayn?

Baynjiwayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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