Al Mishkhāb Population 2026
Al Mishkhāb has a population of 23,189, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Najaf. It is about 311× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,189
Rank in Iraq
#87
Coordinates
31.80°N, 44.49°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
171 km
106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Najaf
Cities near Al Mishkhāb
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~14 km away
- Ash Shāmīyah57,661 people · ~20 km away
- Kufa110,000 people · ~28 km away
- Najaf482,576 people · ~28 km away
- Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah22,643 people · ~29 km away
- Al Diwaniyah318,801 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Mishkhāb?
Al Mishkhāb has a population of 23,189 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Mishkhāb in?
Al Mishkhāb is located in Najaf, Iraq.
Is Al Mishkhāb the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 171 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.