Ranya
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Ranya
ڕانیه | |
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| Ranya | |
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  Ranya Location within Iraq  Ranya Ranya (Iraq) | |
| Coordinates: 36°15′18″N 44°53′01″E / 36.25500°N 44.88361°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Autonomous region |  Kurdistan Region |
| Governorate | Sulaymaniyah |
| District | Ranya |
| Elevation | 2,895 ft (882 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 257,577 |
| Ranya District | |
| Time zone | +3 |
| Website | http://raparin.gov.krd/ |
Ranya (Kurdish: ڕانیە ,Ranyê)[1][2] is a town in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and is a part of Sulaymaniyah Governorate.
Geography and climate
Ranya City is located in the north east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Ranya is located on longitude (36, 28-36, 5) N and latitude (44, 60-44, 33) E. The Ranya District is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and Lake Dukan. The area of Ranya is 884 km2 and it includes five sub-districts: Ranya City, Chwarqurna, Hajiawa, Betwata, and Sarkapkan.
In Ranya, there is 900 to 1,050 ml of rainfall each year. There are four seasons in Ranya, which are affected by the Mediterranean Sea. Summer is hot and dry, while winter is considered the rain/snow
Notable places
- University of Raparin
- Darwaza Park
- Darband Bridge
- Lake Dukan
- Bitwen Hotel and Restaurant
- Historical Painting in Darband
- Grda Dema
- Shimshara Hill
References
- ^ "لە رانییە كەسێك بە زیاتر لە 10 هەزار دۆلاری ساختەوە دەستگیردەكرێت" (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Rêjeya beşdariya giştî di hilbijartinê de". Rûdaw. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
External links
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