Ash Shaţrah Population 2026
Ash Shaţrah has a population of 182,175, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Dhi Qar. Roughly 0.4% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,175
Rank in Iraq
#23
Coordinates
31.41°N, 46.17°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
272 km
169 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dhi Qar
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Nasiriyah | 558,400 | #10 |
| Qal‘at Sukkar | 110,000 | #42 |
| Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd | 21,551 | #94 |
Cities near Ash Shaţrah
- Nasiriyah558,400 people · ~40 km away
- Qal‘at Sukkar110,000 people · ~51 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd21,551 people · ~72 km away
- As Samawah152,890 people · ~84 km away
- Al Ḩayy78,272 people · ~86 km away
- Ar Rumaythah47,248 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ash Shaţrah?
Ash Shaţrah has a population of 182,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Ash Shaţrah in?
Ash Shaţrah is located in Dhi Qar, Iraq.
Is Ash Shaţrah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 272 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.