Fun facts about Baqubah
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Baqubah's name originates from the Aramaic words meaning 'The house of Punishment/The Guardian's house'.
Baqubah
Iraq
Baqubah is the capital of the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city is located some 50 km (31 mi) to the northeast of Baghdad, on the Diyala River. In 2025 the population of the Baqubah metro area reached 377,000. While some sources say that Baqubah's total population is 600,000.
From the “History” section
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During World War I, Baqubah became the site of one of the largest humanitarian relief operations of the era.
Baqubah
Iraq
Baqubah is the capital of the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city is located some 50 km (31 mi) to the northeast of Baghdad, on the Diyala River. In 2025 the population of the Baqubah metro area reached 377,000. While some sources say that Baqubah's total population is 600,000.
From the “History” section
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Baqubah has a hot desert climate with more rainfall in winter than in summer.
Baqubah
Iraq
Baqubah is the capital of the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city is located some 50 km (31 mi) to the northeast of Baghdad, on the Diyala River. In 2025 the population of the Baqubah metro area reached 377,000. While some sources say that Baqubah's total population is 600,000.
From the “Climate” section
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The average annual temperature in Baqubah is 22.8 °C (73.0 °F).
Baqubah
Iraq
Baqubah is the capital of the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city is located some 50 km (31 mi) to the northeast of Baghdad, on the Diyala River. In 2025 the population of the Baqubah metro area reached 377,000. While some sources say that Baqubah's total population is 600,000.
From the “Climate” section
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Baqubah is connected by highway to both Baghdad and Mandali.
Baqubah
Iraq
Baqubah is the capital of the Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city is located some 50 km (31 mi) to the northeast of Baghdad, on the Diyala River. In 2025 the population of the Baqubah metro area reached 377,000. While some sources say that Baqubah's total population is 600,000.
From the “Transport” section
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