Ranya

Ranya ڕانیە رانية
Town
Location within the Kurdistan Region Ranya (Iraq)
Coordinates: 36°15′18″N 44°53′01″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 (Sorani Kurdish: ڕانیە, romanized: Ranye, Arabic: رانية) is a town in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and is part of the 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

See also

• Kurdistan
• Kurds

External links

• Ranya Guide
• Raparin Administrator
• University of Raparin
• UoR Language and Development Center