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Kays Qal‘ah, Iraq

Nineveh · Iraq

Kays Qal‘ah is a small city in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

10,000 Population 73/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Kays Qal‘ah

Kays Qal‘ah

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

Population10,000
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population10,000
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates36.6301°, 43.3038°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceNineveh
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kays Qal‘ah

Kays Qal‘ah is a small city in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Kays Qal‘ah

Kays Qal‘ah 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F -2.9° / 16.8° 48.1
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F -1.9° / 21.2° 33.3
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 0.8° / 25.4° 74.0
Apr 19°C / 66°F 6.3° / 32.6° 39.6
May 24.9°C / 77°F 11.6° / 40.1° 16.9
Jun 32.4°C / 90°F 20.1° / 45.1° 0.7
Jul 35.8°C / 96°F 24.6° / 47.1° 0.2
Aug 35.8°C / 96°F 25.2° / 46.6° 0.0
Sep 30.8°C / 88°F 19.1° / 44° 1.5
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 12.7° / 37° 10.3
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 4.1° / 28° 50.4
Dec 9.4°C / 49°F 0.3° / 20.2° 27.1
Kays Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Iraq avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area136.9 sq mi (354.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates36.6301°N, 43.3038°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 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 M5.9 116 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 69 km
Feb 17, 1993 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq M5.4 137 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 150 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 83 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 93 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 13 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 115 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 82 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 137 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 87 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 57 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 59 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 51 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 97 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 37 km
Jan 25, 2005 14 km N of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in

Kays Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kays Qal‘ah

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة سندانك الابتدائية
مدرسة بيرزاوه الابتدائية المختلطة
مدرسة الجراحية
مدرسة نسيريي
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Radio Stations near Kays Qal‘ah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Darusalam Radio darusalam, islamic MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Kays Qal‘ah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abu Atheer0.0
Abu Atheer0.0
Assyrian Library0.0
Assyrian Library0.0
Assyrian Library0.0
Dijila Net0.0
Dijila Net0.0
Dijila Net0.0
iraq library0.0
iraq library0.0
iraq library0.0
Ram Center0.0
Ram Center0.0
Ram Center0.0
zaid library0.0
zaid library0.0
zaid library0.0
مكتب الفلاح للانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتب الفلاح للانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتب الفلاح للانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتب بيروت0.0
مكتب بيروت0.0
مكتب بيروت0.0
مكتب ثائر للاستنساخ0.0
مكتب ثائر للاستنساخ0.0
مكتب ثائر للاستنساخ0.0
مكتب دبي لانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتب دبي لانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتب دبي لانترنت والاستنساخ0.0
مكتبة السراج المنير0.0
مكتبة السراج المنير0.0
مكتبة وستوديو ألوان الطيف0.0
مكتبة وستوديو ألوان الطيف0.0
مكتبة وستوديو ألوان الطيف0.0

Farmers Markets in Kays Qal‘ah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al-Bayati markets
Al-Bayati markets
Al-Bayati markets
يزن ماركت
يزن ماركت
يزن ماركت

Restaurants in Kays Qal‘ah

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antab Restaurant
Baba reayyn lokantasi Restaurant
Hajji Kihle Restaurant
Neroj Restaurant
مطعم عنتاب

Castles in Kays Qal‘ah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شارع المركز الصحي

Clinics in Kays Qal‘ah

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taq mekhail health center

Gas Stations in Kays Qal‘ah

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hazm oil
IQ #11626299369
IQ #3547999233
IQ #913809407
IQ #913809408
Kre Mubarak Fuel Station
Naji oil
qandel oil
Rafid oil
Rafid Oil
Rezan oil
Rizgar Oil
Serda Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Kays Qal‘ah

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Airports Near Kays Qal‘ah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erbil International AirportEBLLarge Airport
Mosul International AirportOSMLarge Airport
Bamarni AirportBMNSmall Airport
Bashiqah AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kays Qal‘ah

68 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adam Clinics
Adam Clinics
Al Hadeel Specialist Laboratory
Al Hadeel Specialist Laboratory
Alsultan Medical Center
Alsultan Medical Center
Dr. Mahmoud Musa Architect
Dr. Mahmoud Musa Architect
Dr. Zeena S. Muhamad
Dr. Zeena S. Muhamad
Health Centre
Health Centre
K.M.C.
K.M.C.
medical and lab center
medical and lab center
medical and lab clinics
medical and lab clinics
peace and freedom organization MHPSS center
peace and freedom organization MHPSS center
Sonar Dr. Hadeel Al Hayali
Sonar Dr. Hadeel Al Hayali
اعشاب
اعشاب
المستوصف الجديد
المستوصف الجديد
د. اوس الدباغ
د. اوس الدباغ
د. رؤى ماهر الجريسي جلدية/ د. سهير قدس نسائية
د. رؤى ماهر الجريسي جلدية/ د. سهير قدس نسائية
دار الطب
دار الطب
دكتور بشار ابو الكسور والعظمية
دكتور بشار ابو الكسور والعظمية
دكتور صهيب طبيب اسنان
دكتور صهيب طبيب اسنان
دكتور فارس الحيالي
دكتور فارس الحيالي
طبابة العربي
طبابة العربي
طبيب محمد
طبيب محمد
عيادة النسائية و التوليد
عيادة النسائية و التوليد
عيادة د. هبة حسن
عيادة د. هبة حسن
مجمع الدار البيضاء
مجمع الدار البيضاء
مجمع الملايين الطبي
مجمع الملايين الطبي
مختبر الهديل التخصصي
مختبر الهديل التخصصي
مختبر بغداد للتحليلات المرضية
مختبر بغداد للتحليلات المرضية
مركز ادام الطبي الاستشاري
مركز ادام الطبي الاستشاري
مركز الموصل للعيون
مركز الموصل للعيون
مركز صحي السكر
مركز صحي السكر
مستشفى ابن سينا /الموقع البديل
مستشفى ابن سينا /الموقع البديل
مستشفى الخنساء الموقع البديل
مستشفى الخنساء الموقع البديل
مستلزماة السكر
مستلزماة السكر
مستوصف قديم
مستوصف قديم

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kays Qal‘ah

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ezi ئزي
مزار كوري روال
مزار كوري روال
مزار هسن بيرك

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Elevation
520 m (1,706 ft)

🇮🇶 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 Kays Qal‘ah

What is the population of Kays Qal‘ah?

Kays Qal‘ah has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 136.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kays Qal‘ah?

Kays Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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