Ar Rumaythah Population 2026
Ar Rumaythah has a population of 47,248, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Muthanna. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 153× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,248
Rank in Iraq
#61
Coordinates
31.53°N, 45.20°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Muthanna
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| As Samawah | 152,890 | #29 |
Cities near Ar Rumaythah
- As Samawah152,890 people · ~23 km away
- Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah22,643 people · ~53 km away
- Al Diwaniyah318,801 people · ~58 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~60 km away
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~60 km away
- Al Mishkhāb23,189 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Rumaythah?
Ar Rumaythah has a population of 47,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Ar Rumaythah in?
Ar Rumaythah is located in Muthanna, Iraq.
Is Ar Rumaythah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 215 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.