What was the estimated population of Tikrit in 2012?
Approximately 160,000
Approximately 200,000
Approximately 100,000
Approximately 120,000
Answer
According to the United Nations, the population of Tikrit in 2012 was estimated to be 160,000. The city is located in the Salah ad Din Governorate of Iraq, and is the capital of the Tikrit District. It is located approximately 120 kilometers north of Baghdad, and is situated on the Tigris River. Tikrit has a long history, and was once the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
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