All Countries
Soran, Iraq
Erbil · Iraq
Soran is a large city in Erbil, Iraq with a population of 125,000. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Soran, Iraq
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Soran
Soran is a city in Erbil Governorate, and the administrative centre of Soran District in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Soran is one of the largest cities in Kurdistan Region with a population of about 64,177 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 125,000 |
| Population Density | 18,968 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6556°, 44.5422° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Erbil |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (760 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.8 inches (12 cm) |
About Soran
Soran is a large city in Iraq (Erbil) with a population of 125,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Soran
Soran has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 352 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6556°N, 44.5422°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Soran has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Soran
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| balakyan river | College | - | , |
| Choman Technical Institute | College | - | , |
| Directorate of Engineering & Projects | University | - | , |
| Directorate of Registration / Soran University | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Art | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Basic Education | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Engineering | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Law | University | - | , |
| Faculty of Phisical Education | College | - | , |
| Faculty Of Science | University | - | , |
| Faculty of Science | College | - | , |
| Presidency of Soran University | University | - | , |
| Rwandz Institute | College | - | Visit → |
| Rwandz Institute | College | - | Visit → |
| Soran Technical College | University | - | Visit → |
| Soran University | University | - | Visit → |
| Soran University Compus | University | - | , |
| پەیمانگای تەکنیکی چۆمان | College | - | , |
Schools in Soran
56+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubar Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Raparin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hasan bag school | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی سۆران | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی دیلمانی کچان/dilman girl school | - | - | - | - |
| Bapshtyan Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Delzyan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Astera school | - | - | - | - |
| Zanst International School-Soran | - | - | - | - |
| Soran High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bakhtyari Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kodo Educational Foundation | - | - | - | - |
| bakhtyari school | - | - | - | - |
| balakyan school | - | - | - | - |
| Hassan bag school | - | - | - | - |
| Barsrin elementary school | - | - | - | - |
| Chapk High Scinece School For Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Bnari Goraz Elementary School Mixed | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی دواناوەندی دێلزیانی تێکەڵاو | - | - | - | - |
| Balakyan High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chavar High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelashin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shakew Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dldar School | - | - | - | - |
| o level school of gulan | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی بناری زۆزکی کوڕان | - | - | - | - |
| ئامادةيى شةهيد عبدالرحمان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| Aylan School/قوتابخانەی ئایلان | - | - | - | - |
| Sarkawt school | - | - | - | - |
| Bezhan school | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی ساوێنی بنەڕەتی/sawin praimary school | - | - | - | - |
| Shahla School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Bapshtian School | - | - | - | - |
| Yellow Flower School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Chami Rezan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| Soran international school | - | - | - | - |
| Astera High School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Qutabxanai Halgurdi bnarati | - | - | - | - |
| Soran Tepical school | - | - | - | - |
| Sardam elementary schools | - | - | - | - |
| shahidan | - | - | - | - |
| Sarcham Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bermasard Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dwarozh Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Zerin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی تروسکەی بنەڕەتی کچان | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی سۆرانی بنەڕەتی تێکەڵاو | - | - | - | - |
| Nawdasht Elementary School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Soran International School | - | - | - | - |
| Shahid dr.Abdulrahman highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Ibn Adam Islamic High School | - | - | - | - |
| قوتابخانەی سۆران | - | - | - | - |
| Slivana Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Grd Khiwat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Soran
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basrma Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khalifan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawandz Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaqlawa TC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Soran
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kharand Market | |||||
| Pishangai Shusha | |||||
| Teammart | |||||
| بازاڕی بەرگدورانی سۆران | |||||
| بازاڕی گۆشت فرۆشان | |||||
| زێڕی نازگۆڵد | |||||
| شوشەواتی مستەفا | |||||
| شیرینەمەنی | |||||
| گومرگی میوەی سۆران |
Hotels in Soran
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Soran
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Soran
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Soran
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Soran
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Soran
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Soran
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Soran
11 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soran
40 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Soran
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Soran
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Soran
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| نقتةى ماعةسكةر |
Stadiums & Teams in Soran
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Soran
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | Large Airport |
| Bashur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Khaneh Airport | KHA | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soran
75 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu-Bakr Mosque | |
| Ashti Mosque | |
| Azadi Mosque | |
| Badlian Mosque | |
| Bahasht Mosque | |
| Bahasht Mosque | |
| Bakhtyari Mosque | |
| Barzewa Big Mosque | |
| Barzewa Big Mosque | |
| Bermasard Mosque | |
| Bilal Habashi Mosque | |
| Chami Rezan Mosque | |
| Chami Rezan Mosque | |
| Chra Mosque | |
| Dayki Shahidan Mosque | |
| Dayki Shahidan Mosque | |
| Delzyan Brayati Mosque | |
| Fakhri Alam Mosque | |
| Fatima Mosque | |
| Firdaws Mosque |
Explore Near Soran
Quick Facts
Around Soran
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Soran
34 places within 15 km
- • BRADOSTI
- • Hogir Dosky(biri)
- • Bastun Cave
- • Aziz Agha
- • Check Point
- • Check point
- • Garuy omara agha
- • Gelîyê Elî Beg
- + 26 more
🇮🇶 About Iraq
Frequently Asked Questions About Soran
What is the population of Soran?
Soran has a population of 125,000 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 18,968 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Soran?
Soran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.