An Nu‘mānīyah Population 2026
An Nu‘mānīyah has a population of 110,000, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Wasit. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,000
Rank in Iraq
#43
Coordinates
32.56°N, 45.41°E
~30 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
129 km
80 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wasit
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Kut | 315,162 | #18 |
| Al Ḩayy | 78,272 | #54 |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 77,200 | #55 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 44,751 | #63 |
Cities near An Nu‘mānīyah
- Al-Kut315,162 people · ~38 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah44,751 people · ~51 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~57 km away
- Aş Şuwayrah77,200 people · ~72 km away
- Al Ḩayy78,272 people · ~73 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of An Nu‘mānīyah?
An Nu‘mānīyah has a population of 110,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is An Nu‘mānīyah in?
An Nu‘mānīyah is located in Wasit, Iraq.
Is An Nu‘mānīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 129 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.