Ankawa city is located in the Kurdistan region in the district of Erbil, it is 536 meters above sea level, and in 2011 it had a population of 30,000 inhabitants. The Chaldean Catholics form the largest ethnic group in the city.
Ankawa city is nearby Erbil international airport along with many other areas such as; Kuran Ankawa, Salah ad Din Governorate, and Kuwaystan. The city had many names throughout history such as Amkawa.
Highlights
- A nice residential area with beautiful nature and nice weather.
- Has quite a number of restaurants and cafes.
- Has multiple stores and markets.
- Has plenty of basic facilities such as hospitals and schools.
- An abundance of apartments for sale with various sizes and options.
Ankawa City Location
Ankawa neighborhood is located in the northwest of Erbil district, Iraq. Erbil, which is in the Kurdistan region, is one of many of Iraq’s districts that has a long rich history. Erbil is 360km away from Baghdad, 89km away from Mosul, and 112km away from Sulaymaniyah.
Landmarks Near Ankawa City
There are many great places in Ankawa City to be experienced including markets and museums. Here is a closer look at these places:
| Name of Landmarks | Distance/by car |
| Mudhafaria Minaret | 5.56km |
| Bakhtiari castle | 5.40km |
| Family mall Erbil | 5.48km |
| Erbil international airport | 3.01km |
| Mar Yousif Chruch | 944.63 meters |
Transportation in Ankawa City
There are many bus stations near Ankawa and Erbil. Here is a look at them:
- Shoresh Bus Stop.
- Tajeel bus stop.
- Baz office.
- Hawler Garage Erbil.
Ankawa City on The Map
Advantages of Living in Ankawa City
Ankawa city is known for its beautiful nature, nice weather, and peacefulness. It has plenty of various basic and recreational facilities, in addition to many services, stores, markets, restaurants, etc. making it the most important neighborhood in the Erbil district.
Basic and Recreational Facilities in Ankawa City
There is a wide range of places that residents can visit to eat, drink, and celebrate with family and friends in Ankawa city. There are also many unique cafes suitable for gatherings, shopping malls, and markets to buy clothes. In addition to electronics stores, furniture stores, salons, supermarkets, etc. here is a look at some of the facilities in the area:
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants
| Restaurants | Type of food |
| Maskov Fish | Fish |
| Dokaly Kabab Restaurant | Kabab |
| Marina Restaurant | Lebanese |
| Fuul W Hummus | Traditional |
| Basili’s Pizza And More | Pizza |
| Fattoush Restaurant | Various |
| Well Done Bowl | Japanese |
| Manolo Pizza, Kitchen | Pizza |
| Sandwiches – Sahara Restaurant | Tacos |
| Damasquino | Fast food |
| Habruri Grill | Chinese |
| Mankousha | Various |
| Mella Sky Restaurant | Turkish |
| Soliman restaurant | Kebab |
| Al Madini restaurant | Various |
| German Restaurant & Beer Garden | German |
| De Fermo Restaurant | Various |
Cafes
- Barista Coffee.
- Beirut Cafe.
- Bus Cafe Erbil.
- Location Coffee Erbil.
- akad café.
- Tree Cafe.
- Eskilstuna Cafe.
- Bel Mondo Cafe.
- Basrawi Shisha.
- Garage Cafe.
- Dose Cafe.
Shopping Malls and Markets
- Rotana Market.
- Ankawa SUPER Market.
- Clarin’s shop.
- Maxi Mall.
- Mall İstanbul.
- Lacasa Del Habano.
- Al-ayooby auto parts.
- EBL for car rentals.
- American Auto Parts.
Gardens and Parks
- Ankawa Park.
- Villa plantation.
- Syriac Heritage Museum.
- DHL Express.
- Ankawa Family garden.
Schools and Universities
- Ankawa School- boys.
- Mar Qardakh School.
- Ankawa secondary School- boys.
- Ankawa Secondary School- girls.
Hospitals and Clinics
- Lausanne Medical Center.
- Jordan Medical Center.
- Ankawa infirmary.
- Maryamana Hospital.
- Balsam Private Hospital.
- Noorjan Medical Center.
- Erbil specialized hospital.
- Noor center, Erbil.
- Swedish Specialist Hospital.
Hotels
- Asenappar Hotel.
- Fareeq Hotel.
- Hilton Hotel.
- Dragon Hotel.
- Karwan Saray Hotel.
- Grand palace hotel Erbil.
- Noble Hotel.
- Hayali Suites Hotel.
- Ankawa Palace Hotel.
Historical Sites
Here are some of the most important historical sites in Ankawa city, Erbil:
- Citadel of Erbil.
- Mudhafaria Minaret.
- Jalil Khayat Mosque.
- Erbil Observatory.
- Erbil Martyrs’ Monument.
- Mar Yousif Chaldean Catholic Church.
Properties in Ankawa City
Most apartments for sale in Ankawa city are classified on OpenSooq according to the following amenities:
Number of Rooms
- 1 bedroom.
- 2 bedrooms.
- +6 bedrooms.
- Studio apartment.
Number of Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom.
- 2 bathrooms.
- +5 bathrooms.
Floors
- Fifth and higher.
- Basement floor.
- First floor.
- Second floor.
Furnished/unfurnished
- Partially furnished.
- Unfurnished.
- Furnished.
Payment method
- Cash only.
- Installments only.
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