Al Maḩāwīl Population 2026
Al Maḩāwīl has a population of 31,200, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Babil. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 231× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,200
Rank in Iraq
#75
Coordinates
32.66°N, 44.41°E
~30 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Babil
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah | 455,700 | #12 |
| Al-Musayab | 101,873 | #48 |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | 100,600 | #49 |
| Al-Qāsim | 93,546 | #51 |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | 35,720 | #70 |
Cities near Al Maḩāwīl
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~14 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~17 km away
- Al Hindīyah139,578 people · ~22 km away
- Al Hillah455,700 people · ~22 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~26 km away
- Karbala1,218,732 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Maḩāwīl?
Al Maḩāwīl has a population of 31,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Maḩāwīl in?
Al Maḩāwīl is located in Babil, Iraq.
Is Al Maḩāwīl the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 76 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.