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Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq
Dhi Qar · Iraq
Qal‘at Sukkar is a large city in Dhi Qar, Iraq with a population of 110,000. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Qal‘at Sukkar
Qalat Sukkar is a town in the Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq, located on the Gharraf Canal.
People
Climate
| Population | 110,000 |
| Population Density | 195 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8632°, 46.0732° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Dhi Qar |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.5 inches (139 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qal‘at Sukkar
Qal‘at Sukkar is a large city in Iraq (Dhi Qar) with a population of 110,000. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 97°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Qal‘at Sukkar
Qal‘at Sukkar has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 146 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 565.0 sq mi (1,463.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8632°N, 46.0732°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Qal‘at Sukkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 53°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Qal‘at Sukkar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| جامعة سومر كلية الطب | College | — | — |
| جامعة سومر/ كلية التربية الأساسية | College | — | — |
| كلية التربية الاساسية | College | — | — |
| كلية علوم الحاسبات والرياضيات | College | — | — |
Schools in Qal‘at Sukkar
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al farabi primery school | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الحضر الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ذو الفقار الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| اعدادية الوفاء للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة البهجة | — | — | — | — |
| اعدادية الفجر للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| المنهل اﻻبتدائية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| الخنساء اﻻبتدائية للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة خير البرية الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أسوار الكعبة الابتدائية المختلطة | — | — | — | — |
| Al-qoronfoul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| اعدادية القيثارة للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه اهليه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة آدم الابتدائيه | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة القاسم المختلطة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الانشراح الابتدائية المختلطة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الأضواء الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة حلب الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| اعدادية قلعه سكر للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الاطهار | — | — | — | — |
| أعدادية النيل للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| أعدادية قلعة سكر للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة الربيع للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| قلعة سكر الابتدائية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الفجر الاولى | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Qal‘at Sukkar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Qal‘at Sukkar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| مؤيد الزركاني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرفاعي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفجر العامة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفرح | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الملتقى القرطاسية واللوازم المدرسية | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Qal‘at Sukkar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الرفاعي المسقف | |||||
| سوق الفجر المسقوف |
Restaurants in Qal‘at Sukkar
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Qal‘at Sukkar
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Qal‘at Sukkar
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Qal‘at Sukkar
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Qal‘at Sukkar
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qal‘at Sukkar
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qal‘at Sukkar
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Qal‘at Sukkar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Qal‘at Sukkar
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kut Al Hayy East Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Hayy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| An Numaniyah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Qalat Sikar Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Qal‘at Sukkar
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| Iraq Post Office | |
| بتروناس | |
| بريد واتصالات الفجر |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qal‘at Sukkar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| سيد عبد اللطيف الغريب |
Quick Facts
Around Qal‘at Sukkar
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Qal‘at Sukkar?
Qal‘at Sukkar has a population of 110,000 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 565.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qal‘at Sukkar?
Qal‘at Sukkar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 97°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.5 inches.