🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Kirkuk:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Kirkuk, a significant locality within Iraq, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Kirkuk, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 35.46806 and longitude 44.39222, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 346 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 601,433 people, Kirkuk holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 13. It is further organized within the 94786 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as KIK, Karkh Slukh, Karkuk, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Kirkuk are synchronized to the Asia/Baghdad timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

KIK
Karkh Slukh
Karkuk
Karkúk
Karkūk
Kerkouk
Kerkuek
Kerkuk
Kerkûk
Kerkük
Kirkoek
Kirkouk
Kirkuk
Kirkukas
Kirkúk
Kirkūk
Kərkük
ji er ku ke
khir khuk
kileukukeu
kirukuku
krk slwk
krkwk
kyrkwk
Κιρκούκ
Киркук
Кіркук
Кәркүк
Քիրքուք
כירכוכ
كركوك
كه‌ركووك
كەركوك
کرکوک
کەرکووک
ܟܪܟ ܣܠܘܟ
കിർകുക്ക്
คีร์คูก
კირკუკი
キルクーク
基爾庫克
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