Categories in Dohuk
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dohuk
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 553 |
| Restaurants | 340 |
| Education | 230 |
| Cafes | 203 |
| Clothing stores | 194 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 182 |
| Electronics stores | 173 |
| Apartments | 164 |
| Hotels and motels | 140 |
| Public administration | 124 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 97 |
| Other accommodation | 91 |
| Corporate management | 89 |
| Hospitals | 85 |
| Barbers | 83 |
| Beauty salons | 81 |
| Bakeries | 80 |
| Mosques | 79 |
Dohuk Facts
| Area | 955.3 km² |
| Population | 433,923 |
| Male Population | 219,779 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 214,144 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1890.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +218.2% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Neighborhoods | Tenahî, Heweriya, Keberto, Kherava, Delebe |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.86709, 42.98845 |
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Dohuk Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,798 | 65,332 | 136,374 | 385,250 | 433,923 |
| Population Density | 22.8 / km² | 68.4 / km² | 142.8 / km² | 403.3 / km² | 454.3 / km² |
Dohuk Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 182.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dohuk | +1667.4% | +489.7% | +182.5% |
| Dohuk Governorate | +1734.8% | +529.6% | +198.2% |
| Iraq | +211.5% | +108.2% | +54.4% |
Dohuk Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dohuk | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Dohuk Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Dohuk Population Density
Population Density: 454 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dohuk | 433,923 | 955.3 km² | 454 / km² |
| Dohuk Governorate | 1.6 million | 6,579.6 km² | 245 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Dohuk Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1950 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Dohuk
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dohuk
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dohuk
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dohuk
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dohuk CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dohuk | 1,604,757 tn | 3.7 tn | 1,679.9 tons/km² |
| Dohuk Governorate | 5,954,452 tn | 3.7 tn | 905 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,604,757 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,679.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10/19 | 10:56 AM | 4.3 | 34 km | 10,000 m | 33km NE of Sinah, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/18 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 67.2 km | 10,000 m | 1km SW of Yenikoy, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/13 | 1:10 AM | 4.2 | 51.2 km | 10,130 m | 17km E of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/13 | 6:23 AM | 4.3 | 37.9 km | 28,200 m | 28km ENE of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/13 | 2:57 PM | 4.9 | 45.9 km | 7,000 m | 35km NE of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/12 | 2:42 AM | 4.5 | 60.3 km | 9,100 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/12 | 11:29 PM | 4.3 | 62 km | 9,300 m | Turkey-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/12 | 8:37 PM | 5 | 61.5 km | 17,500 m | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/12 | 5:52 AM | 5.3 | 75.7 km | 5,400 m | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/11 | 3:46 PM | 4.5 | 76.8 km | 13,600 m | Turkey-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
Dohuk
Dohuk (Kurdish: دهۆک, Dihok; Syriac: ܢܘܗܕܪܐ Nohadrā; Arabic: دهوك Dahūk) is the capital of Dohuk Governorate in Kurdistan and part of Iraqi Kurdistan, with a population of approximately 350,000 inhabitants, consisting mostly of Kurds, with a signi..
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