Sulaymaniyah Governorate Facts for Kids

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Sulaymaniyah Governorate

Kurdish: پارێزگای سلێمانی
Arabic: محافظة السليمانية

Governorate

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View over Suleymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah Museum • Sherwana Castle
Roman amphitheater • Sharafkhan Bidlisi statue
Suleymaniyah at night

Clockwise, from left: Sulaymaniyah with Dukan Lake, Halabja and Ranya

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Location of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate (red)

– in Iraq (red, beige & light grey)
– in the Kurdistan Region (red & beige)

Sulaymaniyah Governorate within the Kurdistan Region

Country

Iraq

Autonomous region

Kurdistan Region

Capital

Sulaymaniyah

Area

• Total

20,143.91 km² (7,777.61 sq mi)

Population

(2020)

• Total

2,250,000

HDI (2018)

0.706
high · 2nd of 17

Sulaymaniyah Governorate (also called Sulaymaniyah Province) is a mountainous area in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and important history. The biggest city in this area is Sulaymaniyah.

A part of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, called Halabja District, became its own separate governorate in 2014. This shows how regions can change over time.

How the Governorate is Governed
- Key Leaders
Districts of Sulaymaniyah
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How the Governorate is Governed

Sulaymaniyah Governorate has its own leaders who help run the area. They work to make sure things like schools, roads, and services are available for everyone.

Key Leaders

Governor: The main leader of the governorate is Haval Abubakir. He is like the head of the local government.
Deputy Governor: Ahmed Ali Ahmed helps the Governor in his duties.
Provincial Council Chairman (PCC): Azad Mohammad Amin leads the Provincial Council. This council is a group of elected people who make decisions for the governorate.

Districts of Sulaymaniyah

Districts of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate

The Sulaymaniyah Governorate is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own main town or city, which is often called its capital. These districts help manage the different parts of the large governorate.

Some of the main districts include:

Chamchamal District: This district includes sub-districts like Shwan and Sangaw. Its capital is Çemçemal.
Darbandikhan District: The capital of this district is Derbendîxan.
Dokan District: Known for the Dokan Lake, this district includes areas like Surdash and Chinaran. Its capital is Dokan.
Kalar District: This district's capital is Kelar.
Penjwen District: Its capital is Pêncwên.
Pshdar District: The capital of Pshdar is Qeladizê.
Ranya District: This district's capital is Ranya.
Sulaymaniyah District: This is the district where the main city of Sulaymaniyah is located.