The village of Baqofa is one square kilometer in size, housing approximately 50 families or 250 people. There is one small market but most of the shopping in done in Telsquf, Alqosh, Telkeif, Mosul, or Dohuk.

The village of Baqofa is one square kilometer in size, housing approximately 50 families or 250 people. There is one small market but most of the shopping in done in Telsquf, Alqosh, Telkeif, Mosul, or Dohuk.

The village contains two churches; Mar Gewargis (pictured) and a new church under construction.

The village contains two churches; Mar Gewargis (pictured) and a new church under construction.

The aerial shot is of the new church that is being built in Baqofa.

The aerial shot is of the new church that is being built in Baqofa.

Since no priests reside in the village, priests from Alqosh and Telsquf preside over services.

Since no priests reside in the village, priests from Alqosh and Telsquf preside over services.

As with many northern Iraqi towns and villages, pathways have walls to protect from the elements and provide shade, and the homes sport ornate painted doors.

As with many northern Iraqi towns and villages, pathways have walls to protect from the elements and provide shade, and the homes sport ornate painted doors.

A weather-beaten sign displays in both English and Arabic the turnoff to Baqofa and the distance to Mosul. Baqofa lies 30 kilometers north of Mosul on the main road between Telkeif and Alqosh.

A weather-beaten sign displays in both English and Arabic the turnoff to Baqofa and the distance to Mosul. Baqofa lies 30 kilometers north of Mosul on the main road between Telkeif and Alqosh.

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The village of Baqofa is one square kilometer in size, housing approximately 50 families or 250 people. There is one small market but most of the shopping in done in Telsquf, Alqosh, Telkeif, Mosul, or Dohuk.
The village contains two churches; Mar Gewargis (pictured) and a new church under construction.
The aerial shot is of the new church that is being built in Baqofa.
Since no priests reside in the village, priests from Alqosh and Telsquf preside over services.
As with many northern Iraqi towns and villages, pathways have walls to protect from the elements and provide shade, and the homes sport ornate painted doors.
A weather-beaten sign displays in both English and Arabic the turnoff to Baqofa and the distance to Mosul. Baqofa lies 30 kilometers north of Mosul on the main road between Telkeif and Alqosh.