Diyala Governorate

Diyala Governorate spans 17,685 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including mountain ranges, fertile valleys, and the substantial Diyala River watershed system.

The region has maintained strategic importance since ancient civilizations, with numerous settlements developing along the Diyala River, a major tributary of the Tigris.

The population of 1.6 million includes Arabs, Kurds, and Turkmen communities, each contributing their languages, traditions, and customs to the region.

Agriculture forms the primary economic activity, with extensive date palm plantations, orange groves, and olive farms supporting the local population.

The region holds the distinction of being the orange production center of the Middle East, containing one of the largest olive grove concentrations in Iraq.

Location: Iraq

Capital city: Baqubah

Shares border with: Baghdad Governorate, Ilam Province, Wasit Governorate, Diyala Governorate, Sulaymaniyah Governorate

GPS coordinates: 33.88333,45.06667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52