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Halgurd هەڵگورد
Peak
Highest point
Elevation	3,607 m (11,834 ft)
Prominence	1575 m
Coordinates	36°44′3″N 44°51′45″E
Geography
Halgurd هەڵگورد Location within Iraq
Location	Choman District, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Country	Iraq
Region	Kurdistan
Parent range	Zagros Mountains

Halgurd (Kurdish: Hêlgûrd ,هەڵگورد) is the second highest mountain in Iraq, after Cheekha Dar, and the tallest fully within Iraq. Located in Choman district in Northern Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Halgurd has an elevation of 3,607 metres.

Geography

Halgurd is a mountain in the Zagros Mountains near the Iranian border and forms part of the Hasarost Mountain Range (also spelled Hasār-i Rōst). At approximately 3,613 m (11,854 ft), it is widely regarded as Iraq's highest peak, although the nearby Cheekha Dar is also considered a contender. The mountain retains snow throughout much of the summer, while its slopes are used for seasonal grazing and the surrounding villages support vegetable cultivation and livestock farming despite the presence of landmines in parts of the area. Halgurd is surrounded by some high mountain lakes, including Bêrme Sard and Bêrmî Garm. The valley below Halgurd peak and above Nawanda village serves as the summer pasture for nomadic Kurdish pastoralists (rewend).

References

• "Halgurd, Iraq". Peakbagger.com.