Abū al-Kahṣīb Population 2026
Abū al-Kahṣīb has a population of 357,771, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
357,771
Rank in Iraq
#13
Coordinates
30.44°N, 47.88°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
460 km
286 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
Cities near Abū al-Kahṣīb
FAQ
What is the population of Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Abū al-Kahṣīb has a population of 357,771 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Abū al-Kahṣīb in?
Abū al-Kahṣīb is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Abū al-Kahṣīb the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 460 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.