Categories in Tal Afar
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationFarmingClothing storesMobile phone storesGovernment OfficeMosquesElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPhotography StudioBakeriesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesCemeteryBarbersHair SalonApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexConvenience storesMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksBoarding HouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tal Afar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Electronics stores | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 |
| Religion | 9 |
| Mosques | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
Tal Afar Facts
| Area | 4749.9 km² |
| Population | 480,593 |
| Male Population | 243,404 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 237,189 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +475.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +118.5% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,992 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | حي النور |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.37913, 42.44806 |
| Postal Codes | 41016 |
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Tal Afar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,572 | 135,286 | 219,967 | 432,284 | 480,593 | 558,383 | 641,509 |
| Population Density | 17.6 / km² | 28.5 / km² | 46.3 / km² | 91 / km² | 101.2 / km² | 117.6 / km² | 135.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTal Afar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 118.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Afar | +475.1% | +255.2% | +118.5% |
| Nineveh Governorate | — | — | — |
| Iraq | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tal Afar Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Afar | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Nineveh Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tal Afar Population Density
Population Density: 101 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Afar | 480,593 | 4,749.9 km² | 101 / km² |
| Nineveh Governorate | 3.6 million | 37,493.9 km² | 96.3 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tal Afar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Tal Afar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,785 | $3,028 | $5,668 | $4,381 | $5,562 | $6,828 | $7,065 | $6,992 |
| Total GDP | $747.6M | $629.6M | $1.5B | $1.5B | $2B | $3.2B | $3.7B | $4.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tal Afar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Afar | 1,772,631 tn | 3.69 tn | 373.2 tons/km² |
| Nineveh Governorate | 13,340,813 tn | 3.7 tn | 355.8 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Tal Afar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,772,631 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 373.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.1) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/18 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | 1km SW of Yenikoy, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/13 | 1:10 AM | 4.2 | 78.7 km | 10,130 m | 17km E of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/13 | 6:23 AM | 4.3 | 86.4 km | 28,200 m | 28km ENE of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/13 | 2:57 PM | 4.9 | 94.5 km | 7,000 m | 35km NE of Qada' Talkif, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/11 | 1:14 PM | 4.2 | 80.4 km | 38,300 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/09 | 8:32 PM | 5.1 | 98 km | 25,800 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/05 | 9:41 PM | 4.3 | 82.3 km | 23,200 m | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/03 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 22 km | 35,300 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/99 | 6:48 AM | 4.2 | 52.3 km | 33,000 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/99 | 8:00 PM | 3.8 | 90.5 km | 33,000 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tal Afar
Tal Afar , (Turkish: Telafer) (pronounced /ta.la.fer/), also known as Tal'Afar, Tall Afar, Tell Afar or Tel Afar, is a city and district in northwestern Iraq in the Nineveh Province located approximately 63 km west of Mosul, 52 km east of Sinjar and ..
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