Urban Areas of Iraq map & data
Iraq has 22 urban areas in this layer, spread over 18 regions. The most are in Al-Basrah (3), Al-Anbar (2) and Ninawa (2). The largest include Baghdad, Mosul and Karkuk.
Urban Areas by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Basrah | 3 | 14% |
| Al-Anbar | 2 | 9.1% |
| Ninawa | 2 | 9.1% |
| Karbala | 1 | 4.5% |
| An-Najaf | 1 | 4.5% |
| Babil | 1 | 4.5% |
| Baghdad | 1 | 4.5% |
| Al-Qadisiyah | 1 | 4.5% |
| Al-Muthanna | 1 | 4.5% |
| Dhi Qar | 1 | 4.5% |
| Maysan | 1 | 4.5% |
| Wasit | 1 | 4.5% |
| Dohuk | 1 | 4.5% |
| Salah al-Din | 1 | 4.5% |
| Diyala | 1 | 4.5% |
| Kirkuk | 1 | 4.5% |
| Erbil | 1 | 4.5% |
| Al-Sulaimaniyah | 1 | 4.5% |
Largest urban areas in Iraq
- BaghdadBaghdad · 533.7 km²
- MosulNinawa · 125.9 km²
- KarkukKirkuk · 79.4 km²
- BasraAl-Basrah · 75.4 km²
- An NajafAn-Najaf · 66.8 km²
- Al HillahBabil · 50 km²
- Ba'qubahDiyala · 47.4 km²
- ArbilErbil · 43.1 km²
- Ar RamadiAl-Anbar · 40.1 km²
- An NasiriyahDhi Qar · 37.8 km²
- As SulaymaniyahAl-Sulaimaniyah · 36.7 km²
- Ad DiwaniyahAl-Qadisiyah · 34.2 km²
- Karbala'Karbala · 33.4 km²
- Al 'AmarahMaysan · 32.1 km²
- As SamawahAl-Muthanna · 23.6 km²
- DahukDohuk · 23.6 km²
- Al FallujahAl-Anbar · 22.1 km²
- Al KutWasit · 21.9 km²
- Samarra'Salah al-Din · 14.5 km²
- Tall 'AfarNinawa · 13.9 km²
- Al FawAl-Basrah · 9.5 km²
- Az ZubayrAl-Basrah · 7.1 km²
What's in this layer
Every urban area in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. The built-up extent of major cities and metropolitan areas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many urban areas are there in Iraq?
This layer holds 22 urban areas in Iraq, the most of them in Al-Basrah. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of urban areas in Iraq?
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What information comes with each urban area?
The name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID.
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