This is a list of Assyrian ethnic enclaves , containing cities, districts, and neighborhoods with predominantly Assyrian population, or are associated with Assyrian culture, either currently or historically. Most numbers are estimates by various organizations and media, because many countries simply do not collect data on ethnicity.
| Name | Type | Location | Assyrian population | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Södertälje | town |  Sweden, Södermanland | 39.0% | [1] |
| Sarcelles | commune |  France, Île-de-France | 34.14% | [2] |
| Arzni | village |  Armenia, Kotayk | Majority | [3] |
| Verin Dvin | village | Armenia, Ararat | 74.1% | [4] |
| Dimitrov | village | Armenia, Ararat | 14.0% | [5] |
| Nor Artagers | village | Armenia, Armavir | 21.0% | [6] |
| Dzveli Kanda | village |  Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti | 80.0% | [7] |
| Urmia | village |  Russia, Krasnodar Krai | 71.0% | [8] |
| Enschede | city |  Netherlands, Overijssel | 7.4% | [9] |
| Gütersloh | city |  Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia | 11.7% | [10] |
| Name | Type | Location | Assyrian population | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | suburb |  Australia, NSW | 15.5% | [11] |
| Prairewood | suburb | Australia, NSW | 14.9% | [12] |
| Fairfield Heights | suburb | Australia, NSW | 28.9% | [13] |
| Greenfield Park | suburb | Australia, NSW | 34.6% | [14] |
| Roxburgh park | suburb | Australia, Victoria | 18.5% | [15] |
| Coolaroo | suburb | Australia, Victoria | 7.6% | [16] |
| Sterling Heights | city |  United States, Michigan | 20.70% | [17] |
| Chaldean Town | neighbourhood | United States, Michigan | Minority | [18] |
| Orchard Lake Village | city | United States, Michigan | 10.9% | [19] |
| West Bloomfield | township | United States, Michigan | 7.5% | [19] |
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