‘Afak Population 2026
‘Afak has a population of 35,536, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Al-Qadisiyah. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 203× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,536
Rank in Iraq
#71
Coordinates
32.06°N, 45.25°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al-Qadisiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Diwaniyah | 318,801 | #17 |
| Ash Shāmīyah | 57,661 | #58 |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | 30,909 | #77 |
| Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah | 22,643 | #91 |
Cities near ‘Afak
- Al Diwaniyah318,801 people · ~31 km away
- An Nu‘mānīyah110,000 people · ~57 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~59 km away
- Ar Rumaythah47,248 people · ~60 km away
- Ash Shāmīyah57,661 people · ~62 km away
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ‘Afak?
‘Afak has a population of 35,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is ‘Afak in?
‘Afak is located in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.
Is ‘Afak the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 163 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.