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Derkar, Iraq

Duhok · Iraq

Derkar is a small town in Duhok, Iraq with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,136 ft (651 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,136 ft Elevation 651 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Derkar

Derkar

Darkar or Darkar Achem is one of the subdistricts of the Zakho District in Dohuk Governorate in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The town is 15 km northeast of Zakho.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Coordinates37.1999°, 42.8236°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceDuhok
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)

About Derkar

Derkar is a small town in Iraq (Duhok) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet (651 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Derkar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Iraq avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates37.1999°N, 42.8236°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 11, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 91 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 134 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 45 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 133 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 28 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 127 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 81 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 91 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 94 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 39 km
Oct 23, 2011 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 22 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 109 km
Oct 12, 1997 3 km SW of Van, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 20 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 24 km
Dec 2, 2001 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 26 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Derkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Derkar

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hast School - - - -
ئاماده ییا بێرسڤێ یا تێکه ل - - - -
darkar school - - - -
قوتابخانا هیزاوا یا بنەرەت - - - -
ئامادەییا هیزاوا یا تێکەل - - - -
قوتابخانا سنور یا بنەرەت - - - -
Bafrin School - - - -
قوتابخانا دەرکار یا بنەرەت - - - -
Amadaye Darkar ya tekal - - - -
Primary, Secondary School - - - -
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Museums in Derkar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ewqaf
Hi-Bar
Zakho Musem

Libraries in Derkar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ABC office0.0
hariwan Market office0.0
pergeha gulli0.0
Savvy office0.0
Zakho Public Library0.0
Zakho Stationary0.0
په‌رگه‌هـ0.0
پەرگەها زاخو۲0.0
مال6080.0

Farmers Markets in Derkar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
balet auropi
Bazret rehme
Charazat Ferman
chine center
Doman Market
maidank
market
Mini Market
mini market
Old Bazaar Zakho
park mrket
Rebaz Market
sika Telisa
بازاريت نوزاد
بازاڕی قەیسەریەی زاخۆ
علوة
عمر ماركيت

Monuments in Derkar

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

گورستانا دەرکارێ
مقبرة دركار

Clinics in Derkar

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

نەخوشخانا هیزاوا

Gas Stations in Derkar

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DNO
Gulan Oil
Gulan oil

Stadiums & Teams in Derkar

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Airports Near Derkar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bamarni AirportBMNSmall Airport
Bashiqah Airport-Small Airport
Malikiyah-Small Airport
Rahiba Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Derkar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ibad rahman mosque
Parakh Mosque
جامع بيرسفي
جامع حجي احمد
كنيسة ماركوركيس

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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What is the weather like in Derkar?

Derkar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

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