Aş Şuwayrah Population 2026
Aş Şuwayrah has a population of 77,200, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Wasit. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,200
Rank in Iraq
#55
Coordinates
32.93°N, 44.78°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wasit
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Kut | 315,162 | #18 |
| An Nu‘mānīyah | 110,000 | #43 |
| Al Ḩayy | 78,272 | #54 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 44,751 | #63 |
Cities near Aş Şuwayrah
- Al ‘Azīzīyah44,751 people · ~27 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah100,600 people · ~40 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~41 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~45 km away
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~48 km away
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aş Şuwayrah?
Aş Şuwayrah has a population of 77,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Aş Şuwayrah in?
Aş Şuwayrah is located in Wasit, Iraq.
Is Aş Şuwayrah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 58 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.