Al Diwaniyah Population 2026
Al Diwaniyah has a population of 318,801, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Al-Qadisiyah. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
318,801
Rank in Iraq
#17
Coordinates
31.99°N, 44.93°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
158 km
98 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al-Qadisiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Shāmīyah | 57,661 | #58 |
| ‘Afak | 35,536 | #71 |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | 30,909 | #77 |
| Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah | 22,643 | #91 |
Cities near Al Diwaniyah
- Ash Shāmīyah57,661 people · ~31 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~31 km away
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~40 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~41 km away
- Al Mishkhāb23,189 people · ~46 km away
- Kufa110,000 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Diwaniyah?
Al Diwaniyah has a population of 318,801 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Diwaniyah in?
Al Diwaniyah is located in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.
Is Al Diwaniyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 158 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.