Al Miqdādīyah Population 2026
Al Miqdādīyah has a population of 155,968, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Diyala. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,968
Rank in Iraq
#28
Coordinates
33.98°N, 44.94°E
~60 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
87 km
54 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diyala
Cities near Al Miqdādīyah
FAQ
What is the population of Al Miqdādīyah?
Al Miqdādīyah has a population of 155,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Miqdādīyah in?
Al Miqdādīyah is located in Diyala, Iraq.
Is Al Miqdādīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 87 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.