Ranya


Ranya 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 N and latitude 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

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