Bayjī Population 2026
Bayjī has a population of 173,677, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Salah ad Din. Roughly 0.4% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,677
Rank in Iraq
#25
Coordinates
34.93°N, 43.49°E
~115 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
196 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Salah ad Din
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Sharqāt | 160,000 | #26 |
| Sāmarrā’ | 158,508 | #27 |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 120,712 | #40 |
| Tikrīt | 42,477 | #65 |
| Balad | 42,088 | #66 |
| Ad Dujayl | 26,362 | #84 |
| Al-'Alam | 25,662 | #85 |
Cities near Bayjī
- Al-'Alam25,662 people · ~31 km away
- Tikrīt42,477 people · ~39 km away
- Ash Sharqāt160,000 people · ~70 km away
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~87 km away
- Sāmarrā’158,508 people · ~89 km away
- Kirkuk1,031,000 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bayjī?
Bayjī has a population of 173,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Bayjī in?
Bayjī is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq.
Is Bayjī the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 196 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.