Al Qurnah Population 2026
Al Qurnah has a population of 134,174, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,174
Rank in Iraq
#36
Coordinates
31.02°N, 47.43°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
385 km
239 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 1,326,564 | #4 |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 357,771 | #13 |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | #19 |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | #39 |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | #45 |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | #47 |
| Şafwān | 22,929 | #90 |
Cities near Al Qurnah
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~17 km away
- Qal‘at Şāliḩ39,698 people · ~59 km away
- Basrah1,326,564 people · ~65 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd21,551 people · ~68 km away
- Az Zubayr122,676 people · ~74 km away
- Abū al-Kahṣīb357,771 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qurnah?
Al Qurnah has a population of 134,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Qurnah in?
Al Qurnah is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Al Qurnah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 385 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.