Kalar is a city situated in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It serves as the administrative center for the Garmian Region and is located within the Sulaymaniyah Governorate.
Geographically, the city is positioned on the west bank of the Sirwan (Diyala) river. It is located east of Kifri and lies to the west of the towns of Qasri Shirin and Sarpol Zahab, which are situated in Kermanshah.