Duhok Governorate


Duhok Governorate is a governorate in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Its capital is the city of Duhok. It includes Zakho, near the Ibrahim [Khalil border crossing] with Şırnak Province, Turkey. It borders the Al-Hasakah Governorate of Syria. It was established on 27 May 1969, previously part of Nineveh Governorate.
The population of the governorate was estimated to be 1,772,367 in 2023.

Demographics

Duhok Governorate is mainly populated by Kurds with an Arab, Assyrian, and Armenian minority. Historically, there was a History of [the Jews in Kurdistan|Jewish] population in the region as well. The main religious groups are Muslims, Yazidis and Christians.

Government

Duhok Governorate is divided into seven districts, four of which are officially part of Kurdistan Region, while three others are under de facto control of the Kurdistan Regional Government: