Population
In 2003, it had an estimated population of some 1,224,000 people. Iraqi Arabs comprise about 82 percent of the governorate, Iraqi Kurds about 16 percent (predominantly in the Khanaquin and Kifri districts), and Iraqi Turkmen about 2 percent. Around 75% of the population live in the major cities: Baqubah, Muqdadiyah and Khanaqin.
The population as estimated in 2003 is as follows:
| District | Baqubah | Al-Muqdadiya | Khanaqin | Al Khalis | Kifri | Balad Ruz | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 467,895 | 198,583 | 160,379 | 255,889 | 42,010 | 99,601 | 1,224,358 |
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