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Halabja, Iraq
Halabja · Iraq
Halabja is a mid-size city in Halabja, Iraq with a population of 57,333. Elevation: 2,333 ft (711 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Halabja
Halabja (هەڵەبجە) is a city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the capital of Halabja Governorate, located about 240 km (150 mi) northeast of Baghdad and 14 km (9 mi) from the Iranian border.
People
Climate
| Population | 57,333 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1778°, 45.9861° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Halabja |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.6 inches (702 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Halabja
Halabja is a mid-size city in Iraq (Halabja) with a population of 57,333. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet (711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Halabja
Halabja has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 376 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 617.4 sq mi (1,599.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1778°N, 45.9861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Halabja has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 43°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Halabja
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halabja Technical College | College | - | , |
| Paymangay takniky darbandixan | College | - | , |
| University of Halabja | University | - | , |
Schools in Halabja
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdu Rahman Mirza Hasan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| خوێندنگەی بنەڕەتی چوارچرا | - | - | - | - |
| خوێندنگەی باڵامبۆ | - | - | - | - |
| ئامادەیی هەڵەبجە - کچان | - | - | - | - |
| خوێندنگەی عادیلە خانم | - | - | - | - |
| Halabjay Shaheed Communal Boys' High School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی مەولەوی بنەڕەتی | - | - | - | - |
| (قوتابخانەی (ئاڵا-بانە | - | - | - | - |
| ئامەدەی کیمیابارانی هەلەبجە | - | - | - | - |
| Bamo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burhan school | - | - | - | - |
| Mashkhalan school | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی ڕەنگینی بنەڕەتی | - | - | - | - |
| Loyal Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Top Lern Institute | - | - | - | - |
| qwtabxanay sharay kchan | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانی رەنگینی کجان | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانه | - | - | - | - |
| qutabxane hamdwne bnarate | - | - | - | - |
| harez | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Halabja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haji Khurshida mosque |
Libraries in Halabja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| said sadiq library كتێبخانەی سەیدسادق | 0.0 | |||||
| كارتی نیشتیمانی سەیدسادق | 0.0 | |||||
| کتێبخانەی گشتی خورماڵ | 0.0 | |||||
| کتێبخانەی گشتی سیروان | 0.0 | |||||
| مەڵبەندی کۆمەڵی خورماڵ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Halabja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| بازاری گەورەی سەیدسادق |
Hotels in Halabja
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Halabja
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Halabja
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Halabja
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Halabja
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Halabja
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Halabja
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Halabja
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Halabja
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Halabja
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Halabja
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Halabja
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Halabja
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Halabja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Halabja
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaymaniyah International Airport | ISU | Medium Airport |
| Arbat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mirmiro Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Halabja
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abubakr sddiq mosque | |
| Al-Nabi mosque | |
| Al-Nabi Mosque | |
| Bukhary mosque | |
| Dar Al-Ihsan Mosque | |
| Geylani Mosque | |
| Great Mosque of Halabja | |
| Haji Karim Mosque | |
| Huzaifa Mosque | |
| Imam Ahmed Mosque | |
| Judi Mosque | |
| Nur Mosque | |
| Osama Mosque | |
| Othman Mosque | |
| Pasha Mosque | |
| Pris Mosque | |
| Quba Mosque | |
| Rayan Mosque | |
| Salahaddin Mosque | |
| Shafi'i mosque |
Explore Near Halabja
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Halabja
4 places within 15 km
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Halabja
What is the population of Halabja?
Halabja has a population of 57,333 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 617.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Halabja?
Halabja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.