Ash Shāmīyah Population 2026
Ash Shāmīyah has a population of 57,661, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Al-Qadisiyah. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,661
Rank in Iraq
#58
Coordinates
31.96°N, 44.60°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
154 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al-Qadisiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Diwaniyah | 318,801 | #17 |
| ‘Afak | 35,536 | #71 |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | 30,909 | #77 |
| Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah | 22,643 | #91 |
Cities near Ash Shāmīyah
- Kufa110,000 people · ~18 km away
- Al Mishkhāb23,189 people · ~20 km away
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~24 km away
- Najaf482,576 people · ~25 km away
- Al Diwaniyah318,801 people · ~31 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ash Shāmīyah?
Ash Shāmīyah has a population of 57,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Ash Shāmīyah in?
Ash Shāmīyah is located in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.
Is Ash Shāmīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 154 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.