Al-'Alam Population 2026
Al-'Alam has a population of 25,662, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Salah ad Din. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 281× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,662
Rank in Iraq
#85
Coordinates
34.71°N, 43.70°E
~94 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
165 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Salah ad Din
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Bayjī | 173,677 | #25 |
| Ash Sharqāt | 160,000 | #26 |
| Sāmarrā’ | 158,508 | #27 |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 120,712 | #40 |
| Tikrīt | 42,477 | #65 |
| Balad | 42,088 | #66 |
| Ad Dujayl | 26,362 | #84 |
Cities near Al-'Alam
- Tikrīt42,477 people · ~10 km away
- Bayjī173,677 people · ~31 km away
- Sāmarrā’158,508 people · ~60 km away
- Balad42,088 people · ~88 km away
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~88 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-'Alam?
Al-'Alam has a population of 25,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al-'Alam in?
Al-'Alam is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq.
Is Al-'Alam the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 165 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.