In the local area, a significant number of refugees and asylum-seekers are hosted. The majority of these individuals are from Syria, making up 88% of the total population. Most of these refugees and asylum-seekers reside in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with many living in urban and peri-urban areas.

Some remain in refugee camps across the country. Further details on the situation and the work of organizations such as UNHCR to support these individuals are available from the source, including information on access to public services and economic opportunities.