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‘Aqrah

Nineveh, Iraq · Asia

About ‘Aqrah

‘Aqrah sits on the route: 35 minutes from Kuchka.

‘Aqrah is a town located in Nineveh, Iraq. With a population of 23,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, ‘Aqrah sits in Iraq. It's in the Asia/Baghdad time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add ‘Aqrah to your route.

About ‘Aqrah

The Great Mosque (Arabic: الجامع الكبير (عقرة)) is a Sunni mosque located in Akrê, in the Duhok Governorate, in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Completed in 20 AH (640/641 CE), it is one of the oldest and grandest mosques in Iraq.

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Where is ‘Aqrah located?

‘Aqrah is located in Nineveh, Iraq, Asia. The coordinates are 36.7604 latitude, 43.8943 longitude.

What is the population of ‘Aqrah?

‘Aqrah has a population of approximately 23,000 people, making it a town in Iraq.

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Quick Information

Population
23,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Iraq
Region
Nineveh
Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates
36.7604, 43.8943

Tags

AsiaIraqNinevehTown

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