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Afak

Afak 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.

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Afak
Arabic: عفك
Town
Afak
Coordinates: 32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E / 32.06250; 45.24278
Country Iraq
GovernorateQādisiyyah
DistrictAfak
Date of establishment1715
Population
 • Total
165,000
 District total

32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E / 32.06250; 45.24278 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

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  2. Jarus, Owen (2018-05-30). "Lost City of Irisagrig Comes to Life in Ancient Stolen Tablets". livescience.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.