Al-Musayab Population 2026
Al-Musayab has a population of 101,873, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Babil. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,873
Rank in Iraq
#48
Coordinates
32.78°N, 44.29°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Babil
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah | 455,700 | #12 |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | 100,600 | #49 |
| Al-Qāsim | 93,546 | #51 |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | 35,720 | #70 |
| Al Maḩāwīl | 31,200 | #75 |
Cities near Al-Musayab
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~7 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~13 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~17 km away
- Al Hindīyah139,578 people · ~27 km away
- Karbala1,218,732 people · ~31 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-Musayab?
Al-Musayab has a population of 101,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al-Musayab in?
Al-Musayab is located in Babil, Iraq.
Is Al-Musayab the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 63 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.