Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq
Major city · Population 2.1M
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the 2nd largest city in Iraq with a population of approximately 2,065,597 people as of 2026. This makes it the 194th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.49% of Iraq's total population of 46.0M. Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Baghdad timezone. The average annual temperature is 21.7°C with 422 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 246 meters above sea level.
Population
2,065,597
Global Rank
#194
Country Rank
#2
% of Iraq
4.49%
Avg Temperature
21.7°C
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Elevation
246 m
Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah on the Map
Climate in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Mar with 139 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Iraq at a Glance
Country Population
46,042,015
Capital
Baghdad
Region
Western Asia
Major Cities
40
GDP per Capita
$6,074
Life Expectancy
72.3 years
Urban Population
69.9%
Growth Rate
0.02%
Other Major Cities in Iraq
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mosul | 1,683,000 | 1 km |
| Sīnah | 128,776 | 53 km |
| Dihok | 340,900 | 60 km |
| Erbil | 1,612,700 | 83 km |
| Ash Sharqāt | 160,000 | 91 km |
| Soran | 125,000 | 133 km |
| Cizre | 134,041 | 138 km |
| Kirkuk | 1,031,000 | 151 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
The population of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq is approximately 2,065,597 people, making it the 194th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Iraq.
Is Al Mawşil al Jadīdah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad. Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the 2nd largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C and receives 422 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Al Mawşil al Jadīdah in?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.