Al-Qāsim Population 2026
Al-Qāsim has a population of 93,546, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Babil. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,546
Rank in Iraq
#51
Coordinates
32.30°N, 44.68°E
~30 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
119 km
74 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 |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | 35,720 | #70 |
| Al Maḩāwīl | 31,200 | #75 |
Cities near Al-Qāsim
- Al Hillah455,700 people · ~31 km away
- Kufa110,000 people · ~36 km away
- Ash Shāmīyah57,661 people · ~38 km away
- Al Diwaniyah318,801 people · ~41 km away
- Najaf482,576 people · ~44 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-Qāsim?
Al-Qāsim has a population of 93,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al-Qāsim in?
Al-Qāsim is located in Babil, Iraq.
Is Al-Qāsim the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 119 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.