Khanke | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 36°47′24″N 42°47′53″E / 36.79000°N 42.79806°E | |
Country | Iraq |
Region | Kurdistan Region |
Governorate | Dohuk Governorate |
District | Simele District |
Khanke (also written Khanik or Khanek , Kurdish: خانکێ, romanized: Xankê[1][2]) is a town located in the Simele District of the Dohuk Governorate in Kurdistan region. The town is located ca. 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Dohuk.[3]
Khanke is populated by Yazidis.[3]