Tikrīt, Salah ad Din

Iraq

Regional capital34.6158° N, 43.6786° E

Tikrīt, in Salah ad Din, Iraq, is a regional capital. Its population is 42,477.

Population42,477

ProvinceSalah ad Din

Coordinates34.6158° N, 43.6786° E

CountryIraq

Rank in Iraq#54 of 23,819

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About Tikrīt

The geographic coordinates of Tikrīt are 34.62° N, 43.68° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Salah ad Din, Iraq.

Out of 23,819 localities in Iraq, Tikrīt ranks #54 with 42,477 inhabitants.

Cities in Salah ad Din

Within the Salah ad Din region of Iraq, Tikrīt stands alongside cities like Sāmarrā’, Ţūz Khūrmātū, Balad. Tikrīt has 42,477 inhabitants.

Sāmarrā’158,508 Ţūz Khūrmātū59,886 Balad42,088 Bayjī36,454 Ad Dujayl26,362 AlZwya15,000 Hawe Ben Alean1,500 ‘Uţīyat Laţīf Sa‘dūn al Ḩamīdī Al Qal‘ah

Universities in Tikrīt

Tikrīt is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
University of Tikrit	1987	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tikrīt?

Tikrīt has a population of 42,477. It ranks #54 in Iraq by population.

What province or state is Tikrīt in?

Tikrīt is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq.

Where is Tikrīt located?

Tikrīt is located at coordinates 34.62° N, 43.68° E in Salah ad Din, Iraq.

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