Al ‘Amārah Population 2026
Al ‘Amārah has a population of 323,302, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Maysan. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
323,302
Rank in Iraq
#16
Coordinates
31.84°N, 47.14°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
307 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maysan
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Qal‘at Şāliḩ | 39,698 | #67 |
| ‘Alī al Gharbī | 19,711 | #96 |
Cities near Al ‘Amārah
- Qal‘at Şāliḩ39,698 people · ~37 km away
- ‘Alī al Gharbī19,711 people · ~82 km away
- Al Qurnah134,174 people · ~95 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~98 km away
- Qal‘at Sukkar110,000 people · ~101 km away
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al ‘Amārah?
Al ‘Amārah has a population of 323,302 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al ‘Amārah in?
Al ‘Amārah is located in Maysan, Iraq.
Is Al ‘Amārah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 307 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.