Abū Ghurayb Population 2026
Abū Ghurayb has a population of 900,000, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Baghdad. Roughly 1.9% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 8.0× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
900,000
Rank in Iraq
#8
Coordinates
33.31°N, 44.18°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baghdad
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 7,216,000 | #1 |
| Sadr City | 1,211,849 | #6 |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 350,000 | #14 |
Cities near Abū Ghurayb
- Baghdad7,216,000 people · ~20 km away
- Sadr City1,211,849 people · ~27 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~32 km away
- Al Fallūjah190,159 people · ~37 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~49 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abū Ghurayb?
Abū Ghurayb has a population of 900,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Abū Ghurayb in?
Abū Ghurayb is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
Is Abū Ghurayb the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 20 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.