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Mawet, Iraq

Sulaymaniyah · Iraq

Mawet is a small town in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq with a population of 1,464. Elevation: 3,146 ft (959 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,464 Population 6/sq mi density
3,146 ft Elevation 959 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Mawet

Mawet is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Chiquet Mawet (1937–2000), Belgian playwright
Frédéric Mawet, Belgian badminton player

People

Population1,464
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Population1,464
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Coordinates35.9012°, 45.4142°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceSulaymaniyah
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)

About Mawet

Mawet is a small town in Iraq (Sulaymaniyah) with a population of 1,464. The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet (959 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Mawet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Iraq avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Area259.1 sq mi (671.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates35.9012°N, 45.4142°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 139 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 59 km
May 11, 2019 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq M5.2 109 km
Jan 15, 1999 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M5.1 65 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 53 km
Mar 16, 2023 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq M5.1 87 km
Jan 6, 2018 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 150 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 108 km
Jan 9, 2020 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M4.9 148 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 144 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 91 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 94 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 61 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 48 km
Feb 11, 2021 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq M4.8 132 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 63 km
Sep 10, 2023 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq M4.7 113 km
Jan 15, 1999 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M4.7 68 km
Dec 22, 2000 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran M4.6 48 km
Sep 11, 2000 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq M4.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in

Mawet has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Mawet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتێبخانەی چوارتا0.0
کتێبخانەی ماوەت0.0

Monuments in Mawet

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مۆنۆمێنتی ئەنفال

Airports Near Mawet

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sulaymaniyah International AirportISUMedium Airport
Arbat Airport-Small Airport
Baneh Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mawet

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مزگەوت

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Waterfalls
2
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mawet

What is the population of Mawet?

Mawet has a population of 1,464 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 259.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mawet?

Mawet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

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