Afak
Afak
Arabic: عفك | |
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Town | |
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  Afak Location within Iraq | |
| Coordinates: 32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Governorate | Qādisiyyah |
| District | Afak |
| Date of establishment | 1715 |
| Population | |
• Total | 165,000 |
| District total | |
32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E Afak (Arabic: عفك) is a town in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq. It is located 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Al Diwaniyah and 170 km (105 mi) south of Baghdad.[1]
As of 2026, the estimated population of the Afak district is 165,000 and Afak (Town) is estimated at 21,888.
It is speculated that the lost city of Irisaĝrig is located near Afak.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Investdiw
- ↑ Jarus, Owen (2018-05-30). "Lost City of Irisagrig Comes to Life in Ancient Stolen Tablets". livescience.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
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