Mosul, Nineveh
Mosul: This major city in northern Iraq is located on the Tigris River.
About
Quick Facts about Mosul
| Population | 1,694,000 |
| Country | Iraq |
| State | Nineveh (Iraq) |
| County | Mosul |
| Phone Area Codes | 60 |
| Area | 180 km2 |
| Official name | الموصل |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3350,43.1189 |
| Altitude | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Capital city | Mosul is capital of Nineveh Governorate, Zengid dynasty, Mosul Vilayet |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 19:42:13 (25th May 2026) |
Geography
Mosul is located at 36°20'6"N 43°7'8"E (36.3350000, 43.1188900).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 664,221 | - | evaluation |
| 2008 | 1,800,000 | 63.1% | evaluation |
| 2011 | 1,475,000 | -22.03% | evaluation |
| 2016 | 1,694,000 | 12.93% | evaluation |
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