Al-Kut Population 2026
Al-Kut has a population of 315,162, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Wasit. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
315,162
Rank in Iraq
#18
Coordinates
32.51°N, 45.82°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wasit
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| An Nu‘mānīyah | 110,000 | #43 |
| Al Ḩayy | 78,272 | #54 |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 77,200 | #55 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 44,751 | #63 |
Cities near Al-Kut
- An Nu‘mānīyah110,000 people · ~38 km away
- Al Ḩayy78,272 people · ~43 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~73 km away
- Qal‘at Sukkar110,000 people · ~76 km away
- ‘Alī al Gharbī19,711 people · ~82 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah44,751 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-Kut?
Al-Kut has a population of 315,162 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al-Kut in?
Al-Kut is located in Wasit, Iraq.
Is Al-Kut the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 161 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.