Al Maḩmūdīyah Population 2026
Al Maḩmūdīyah has a population of 350,000, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Baghdad. Roughly 0.7% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
350,000
Rank in Iraq
#14
Coordinates
33.06°N, 44.37°E
~34 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baghdad
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 7,216,000 | #1 |
| Sadr City | 1,211,849 | #6 |
| Abū Ghurayb | 900,000 | #8 |
Cities near Al Maḩmūdīyah
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~20 km away
- Baghdad7,216,000 people · ~31 km away
- Abū Ghurayb900,000 people · ~32 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~32 km away
- Sadr City1,211,849 people · ~37 km away
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Maḩmūdīyah?
Al Maḩmūdīyah has a population of 350,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Maḩmūdīyah in?
Al Maḩmūdīyah is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
Is Al Maḩmūdīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 31 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.