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Khāliş, Iraq

Diyala · Iraq

Khāliş is a mid-size city in Diyala, Iraq with a population of 70,046. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

70,046 Population 202/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Khāliş

Khāliş

Al Khalis is a town in Diyala, Iraq, roughly 15 kilometers (9 mi) northwest of Baqubah and roughly 55 kilometres northeast of Baghdad

People

Population70,046
Density202/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population70,046
Population Density202 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates33.8081°, 44.5334°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceDiyala
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (179 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khāliş

Khāliş is a mid-size city in Iraq (Diyala) with a population of 70,046. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Khāliş

Khāliş has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.7°C), the coldest is Jan (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 244 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.8°C / 50°F -0.4° / 21.1° 37.7
Feb 11.8°C / 53°F -0.1° / 25° 33.5
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 3.9° / 29.8° 51.3
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 9.3° / 36.7° 26.0
May 28.9°C / 84°F 15.1° / 44.3° 13.7
Jun 35.2°C / 95°F 22.7° / 48° 0.2
Jul 37.7°C / 100°F 26° / 48.9° 1.4
Aug 37.6°C / 100°F 26.2° / 49.4° 0.0
Sep 33.5°C / 92°F 21.2° / 47.5° 0.3
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 15.1° / 41.3° 6.4
Nov 18°C / 64°F 6.5° / 31.8° 42.6
Dec 12.1°C / 54°F 1.8° / 23.5° 30.7
Khāliş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 95°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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Iraq avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area347.2 sq mi (899.2 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates33.8081°N, 44.5334°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 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 M5.8 114 km
Nov 22, 2013 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 113 km
Jan 6, 2019 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 111 km
Jan 11, 2018 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.5 111 km
Nov 24, 2013 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.4 108 km
Jan 11, 2018 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 111 km
Apr 1, 2019 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 118 km
Jan 11, 2018 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 117 km
Jan 11, 2018 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 109 km
Jun 18, 2002 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 139 km
Nov 23, 2013 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.2 114 km
Jan 11, 2018 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq M5.1 117 km
Aug 22, 2014 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.1 115 km
Nov 24, 2013 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 108 km
Apr 1, 2018 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 130 km
Jan 19, 2018 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.0 110 km
Aug 31, 2014 26 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.0 119 km
Jan 6, 2018 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 143 km
Jan 25, 2005 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.0 133 km
Jun 30, 2024 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Wettest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in

Khāliş has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Khāliş

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية الغالبية للبنين - - - -
ثانوية الشهيد عون للبنين - - - -
مدرسة الحر الرياحي للبنين/مدرسة عتبة بن غزوان للبنات - - - -
ثانوية الشهيد ايوب للبنين/ثانوية الرفعة للبنات - - - -
مدرسة جميلة بوحيرد الابتدائية - - - -
الاصيل قرية المجدد - - - -
مدرسة الاصيل في المجدد - - - -
مدرسه الشهيد الصباغ - - - -
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Radio Stations near Khāliş

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Khāliş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
librarian baquba center0.0
Tarmiyah Library Central0.0
المكتبة المركزية0.0
المكتبة المركزية القديمة0.0
مكتبة أولو الألباب0.0
مكتبة حروف - Library Hroof0.0
مكتبه الريان0.0

Farmers Markets in Khāliş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
اسواق الحاج هادي واولاده
مجمع التحرير للتسوق
مجمع جنات

Castles in Khāliş

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al-Buhayaz Al-Ubaid

Clinics in Khāliş

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

صيدلية الصادق/دكتور عدي

Dentists in Khāliş

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

عيادة الدكتور الحسين عبدالسلام لطب الاسنان

Bus Stations in Khāliş

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bermayiyên şer

Gas Stations in Khāliş

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IQ #411902868

Stadiums & Teams in Khāliş

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Khāliş

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air BaseBGWLarge Airport
Al Taji Army Air Field-Medium Airport
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad-Medium Airport
Rasheed Air Base-Medium Airport
Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport-Medium Airport
Injanah Air Field-Small Airport
Khan Bani Saad Airport-Small Airport
Qasr Tall Mihl Airport-Small Airport
Salman Pak East Air Field-Small Airport
Subakhu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Khāliş

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khāliş

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alkwayles mosque
جامع الحاج خلف - مسجد الصحابي جليبيب الانصاري
جامع خديجة الكبرى

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

Around Khāliş

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Khāliş

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Bashar House
♨️ Hot Springs (1)
  • • Ameer's home

🇮🇶 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 Khāliş

What is the population of Khāliş?

Khāliş has a population of 70,046 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 347.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khāliş?

Khāliş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

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