Al ‘Azīzīyah Population 2026
Al ‘Azīzīyah has a population of 44,751, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Wasit. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 161× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,751
Rank in Iraq
#63
Coordinates
32.91°N, 45.06°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
78 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wasit
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Kut | 315,162 | #18 |
| An Nu‘mānīyah | 110,000 | #43 |
| Al Ḩayy | 78,272 | #54 |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 77,200 | #55 |
Cities near Al ‘Azīzīyah
- Aş Şuwayrah77,200 people · ~27 km away
- An Nu‘mānīyah110,000 people · ~51 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~67 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~67 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~67 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al ‘Azīzīyah?
Al ‘Azīzīyah has a population of 44,751 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al ‘Azīzīyah in?
Al ‘Azīzīyah is located in Wasit, Iraq.
Is Al ‘Azīzīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 78 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.