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.

BaghdadAl Hindīyah
Location of Al Hindīyah (capital Baghdad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Iraq
Karbala1,218,732#5

Cities near Al Hindīyah

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.

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