Duhok Governorate, Administrative governorate in Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Duhok Governorate extends over 10,955 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northern Iraq, bordering Turkey and Syria with numerous valleys and plateaus.
The governorate gained its independent administrative status in 1969 when Iraqi authorities separated it from Nineveh Governorate to establish a new regional division.
The population of 1.7 million includes Kurdish communities alongside Arabs, Assyrians, and Armenians, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and religious practices.
The region contains seven administrative districts with Duhok city as its capital, featuring modern infrastructure, educational institutions, and commercial centers.
The Ibrahim Khalil crossing near Zakho serves as the main border point between Iraq and Turkey, making this governorate central to international trade.
Location: Iraq
Location: Kurdistan Region
Capital city: Duhok
Shares border with: Erbil Governorate, Nineveh Governorate
Website: http://duhokgov.org
GPS coordinates: 37.05000,43.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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