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'''Sharafiya''' ([[Neo-Aramaic|Syriac]]:<big><big>{{lang|arc|ܫܪܦܝܐ}}</big></big>) is an [[Assyrian Chaldean people|AssyrianChaldean]] village located in [[Assyrian Chaldean homeland|AssyriaChaldea]], northern [[Iraq]]. The village is located about 40 Kilometers north of the city of [[Mosul]], and is on the main road that connects [[Mosul]] to the largest Assyrian Chaldean town, [[Alqosh]] (Sharafiya is only 5 kilometers south of [[Alqosh]]).
The village rests on a plateau that is penetrated by small valleys, and is known for its seasonal crop growing such as wheat, grains and vegetables. The region also is fertile for growing cattle, sheep, goats and domesticated birds (chicken and turkey). The widespread profession of the region’s population is agriculture and growing up domesticated animals, which forms a reasonable source of income.
==Population==
The population of Sharafiya consists of AssyriansChaldeans. They migrated from their original inhabitancy of [[Hakkari]], southern [[Turkey]], during the [[Assyrian Chaldean Genocide]]. They dwelled in the village since early twenties of the 20th century and are followers of the [[Ancient Church of the East]]. There are a few families who belong to the [[Chaldean Catholic Church]]. There are two churches in the village: a Chaldean Catholic church and an [[Ancient Church of the East]] named Mar Gewargis (St. George).
==Location==
As of 2006, there are 90 families living in Sharafiya, totaling 450 people.
There are other Assyrian Chaldean villages to the east and south of Sharafiya: [[Tel Isqof]] which is an Assyrian Chaldean village, is 9 Kilometers south of Sharafiya. There are also Yezidis villages nearby such as Beban, Shekhka, Hatara, and Badriya.
{{Nineveh Plains}}
[[Category:Populated places in Nineveh Governorate]]
[[Category:Assyrian Chaldean settlements]]
