Al Hillah Population 2026
Al Hillah has a population of 455,700, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Babil. Roughly 0.9% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
455,700
Rank in Iraq
#12
Coordinates
32.46°N, 44.42°E
~33 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
98 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Babil
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Musayab | 101,873 | #48 |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | 100,600 | #49 |
| Al-Qāsim | 93,546 | #51 |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | 35,720 | #70 |
| Al Maḩāwīl | 31,200 | #75 |
Cities near Al Hillah
- Al Hindīyah139,578 people · ~20 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~22 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~31 km away
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~31 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~37 km away
- Karbala1,218,732 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Hillah?
Al Hillah has a population of 455,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Hillah in?
Al Hillah is located in Babil, Iraq.
Is Al Hillah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 98 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.