Al Hindīyah Population 2026
Al Hindīyah has a population of 139,578, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Karbala. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,578
Rank in Iraq
#35
Coordinates
32.54°N, 44.22°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karbala
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Karbala | 1,218,732 | #5 |
Cities near Al Hindīyah
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~20 km away
- Al Hillah455,700 people · ~20 km away
- Karbala1,218,732 people · ~20 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~22 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~27 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Hindīyah?
Al Hindīyah has a population of 139,578 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Hindīyah in?
Al Hindīyah is located in Karbala, Iraq.
Is Al Hindīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 90 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.