Kifri
Kifri is a town in Iraq's Diyala Governorate with a mixed population of Arabs, Kurds, and Turkmen, sitting within reach of both water and mountain terrain. Administered in practice by the Kurdistan Region while remaining disputed territory claimed by Baghdad, it occupies an unusual political position for a town of its size. Visitors should be aware of its contested status before travelling.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population30,143
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Kifri: quick answers
Where is Kifri?
Kifri is in Iraq, about 101 km63 miles in a straight line from Kirkuk.
How do you get to Kifri?
The nearest airport is Kirkuk (KIK), about 2 hr 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kifri?
The warmest month is July, averaging 37°C99°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is January, with about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kifri?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kifri?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kelar, Khanaqin and Tuz Khurmatu District.