Al Fāw Population 2026
Al Fāw has a population of 104,569, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,569
Rank in Iraq
#47
Coordinates
29.97°N, 48.47°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
537 km
333 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 1,326,564 | #4 |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 357,771 | #13 |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | #19 |
| Al Qurnah | 134,174 | #36 |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | #39 |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | #45 |
| Şafwān | 22,929 | #90 |
Cities near Al Fāw
FAQ
What is the population of Al Fāw?
Al Fāw has a population of 104,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Fāw in?
Al Fāw is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Al Fāw the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 537 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.