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Tikrīt, Iraq
Salah ad Din · Iraq
Tikrīt is a mid-size city in Salah ad Din, Iraq with a population of 42,477. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tikrīt
Tikrit is a city in Iraq, located 140 kilometers (87 mi) northwest of Baghdad and 220 kilometers (140 mi) southeast of Mosul on the Tigris River. It is the administrative center of the Saladin Governorate. In 2012, it had a population of approximately 160,000. Tikrit is widely regarded as the cultural capital of Iraqi Sunni Arabs, with control of the city carrying symbolic weight due to its former prestige.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,477 |
| Population Density | 162 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6158°, 43.6786° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Salah ad Din |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.3 inches (185 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tikrīt
Tikrīt is a mid-size city in Iraq (Salah ad Din) with a population of 42,477. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Tikrīt
Tikrīt has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.2°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 262.1 sq mi (678.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6158°N, 43.6786°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
Tikrīt has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 54°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tikrīt
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Department | College | - | Visit → |
| Chemical Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Civil Engineering College | College | - | , |
| College of Education for Pure Sciences - Department of Biology | College | - | Visit → |
| College of Education for Pure Sciences - Department of Chemistry | College | - | Visit → |
| College of Education for Pure Sciences - Physics Department | College | - | Visit → |
| College of Medicine, Tikrit University | College | - | , |
| college of nursing | College | - | , |
| Electrical Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Mechanical Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Oil and Minerals Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Technical Institute in the role | College | - | Visit → |
| Thanawiyat al Hadarah | University | - | , |
| Tikrit university college of medicine | College | - | , |
| University Tikrit | University | - | Visit → |
| العلوم السياسية | College | - | , |
| تربية بنات | College | - | , |
| قسم الشؤون المالية | College | - | , |
| كلية الادارة والاقتصاد/جامعة تكريت | College | - | Visit → |
| كلية الامام الجامعة الاهلية | University | - | Visit → |
| كلية الحقوق/جامعة تكريت | College | - | , |
Schools in Tikrīt
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ثانويه العلم النموذجية | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية البيان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة القيروان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه طليطلة الابتدائيه للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة طليطلة الابتدائية للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الميسلون للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة تكريت الاولى | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة المتفوقين الثانية | - | - | - | - |
| Popular Mobilization Artillery School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة البارودي للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| School samad | - | - | - | - |
| Ibn al-Mu'tim school | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه الغفران | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة اللؤلؤة الثانية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة العائد | - | - | - | - |
| اعداديه العلم الصناعية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة أمنة بنت وهب | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة احمد الرفاعي الدينية | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية العقيدة للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الفرقان للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الديوم الابتدائية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه سعيد بن المسيب | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه حسن الصميدعي | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه حواء الابتدائيه للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية الفرقان للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة شيشين الابتدائية للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية المغيرة للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية الزهور للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة النظامية الابتدائية للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة البارودي | - | - | - | - |
| البيادر | - | - | - | - |
| اعدادية تكريت الصناعية | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tikrīt
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tikrīt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alalam -Cemetery | ||||
| Qasur ssadam husien | ||||
| Qasur ssadam husien | ||||
| Qasur ssadam husien | ||||
| قصر صلاح الدين |
Libraries in Tikrīt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL BARAKA LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| stoar.net | 0.0 | |||||
| TUCOM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الانوار لصيانة الطابعات والبرمجيات | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الشروق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الوليد | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tikrīt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing Markets | |||||
| اسواق العائلة | |||||
| اسواق العربي | |||||
| اسواق الفهد | |||||
| سوق الاطارات و البطاريات | |||||
| سوق البورصة | |||||
| سوق الخضراوات و الفواكه | |||||
| سوق المواد الانشائية |
Hotels in Tikrīt
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tikrīt
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tikrīt
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tikrīt
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tikrīt
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tikrīt
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tikrīt
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tikrīt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tikrīt
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tikrīt
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tikrīt
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tikrīt
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tikrīt
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tikrīt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tikrīt
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Sahra Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | - | Medium Airport |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Tal Ashtah New Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Fathah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| K2 Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Samarra West Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tikrit South Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tikrīt
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office | |
| Iraq Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tikrīt
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Bakir Al sdeq | |
| Al Salam | |
| Al-Sadiq Mosque | |
| Alqahhar mosque | |
| The Big Tikrit Mosque | |
| The mosque | |
| العوجة الجديدة | |
| جامع الايمان | |
| جامع الحاجة هادية | |
| جامع الحاجة هادية | |
| جامع الحق المبين | |
| جامع الرحيم | |
| جامع السلام | |
| جامع الشهداء | |
| جامع الشهيد صباح غانم | |
| جامع العزيز | |
| جامع الفاروق | |
| جامع الفردوس | |
| جامع اللطیف | |
| جامع المصطفى |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tikrīt
What is the population of Tikrīt?
Tikrīt has a population of 42,477 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 262.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tikrīt?
Tikrīt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.