Az Zubayr Population 2026
Az Zubayr has a population of 122,676, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,676
Rank in Iraq
#39
Coordinates
30.39°N, 47.70°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
452 km
281 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 1,326,564 | #4 |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 357,771 | #13 |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | #19 |
| Al Qurnah | 134,174 | #36 |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | #45 |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | #47 |
| Şafwān | 22,929 | #90 |
Cities near Az Zubayr
- Basrah1,326,564 people · ~15 km away
- Abū al-Kahṣīb357,771 people · ~18 km away
- Şafwān22,929 people · ~31 km away
- Umm Qaşr107,620 people · ~45 km away
- Al Qurnah134,174 people · ~74 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az Zubayr?
Az Zubayr has a population of 122,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Az Zubayr in?
Az Zubayr is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Az Zubayr the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 452 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.