Explore Shiwan in Iraq
Shiwan in the region of Arbīl is a place in Iraq - some 239 mi or ( 384 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Time in Shiwan is now 10:53 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zaywa, Gali 'Ali Bag, Pirosoan, Muhammad Bakhsh, and Arbil Governorate. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zaywa . Where to go and what to see in Shiwan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Soran District
Soran (Kurdish: ﺱۆﺭاﻥ or Deverí Soran) is an area in Iraqi Kurdistan bordering Iran and Turkey. Its main city is also called Soran, although the town of Rawanduz is better known outside of the region . According to Kurdistan television, citing an official in the town of Soran, the population of the region is estimated to be over 400,000. Kurdish settlement in the region dates back prior to the establishment of the Sassanid empire.
Located at 36.65 44.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Rowanduz
The town Rawandiz is a city of Iraq, which located in the sub-district of Soran, in the Arbil Governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan, close to the Iranian border. The population in 2003 was 95,089. The majority of people are now Kurds, with Assyrian, Shabak and Arab minorities.
Located at 36.61 44.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Erbil Observatory
Erbil Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Arbil in Iraq. It was established in 1973.
Located at 36.58 44.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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