Arbil (Erbil), Arbīl

Arbil: Located in northern Iraq, this city is the capital of the Kurdistan Region and one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the world.

About

Quick Facts about Erbil

Population 846,000
Country Iraq
State Arbīl (Iraq)
County Arbil
Postal code 44001
Phone Area Codes 66
Area 12000 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.1833,44.0119
Altitude 1,378 feet / 420 meters
Capital city Erbil is capital of Kurdistan Region, Adiabene
Time Zone Asia/Baghdad
Local time 12:13:17 (31st May 2026)

Geography

Erbil is located at 36°10'60"N 44°0'43"E (36.1833300, 44.0119300).

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Official website of Erbil

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2015 846,000 - census
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