Kufa Population 2026
Kufa has a population of 110,000, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Najaf. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,000
Rank in Iraq
#44
Coordinates
32.05°N, 44.44°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
143 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Najaf
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 482,576 | #11 |
| Al Mishkhāb | 23,189 | #87 |
Cities near Kufa
- Najaf482,576 people · ~9 km away
- Ash Shāmīyah57,661 people · ~18 km away
- Al Mishkhāb23,189 people · ~28 km away
- Al-Qāsim93,546 people · ~36 km away
- Nahiyat Ghammas30,909 people · ~38 km away
- Al Hillah455,700 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kufa?
Kufa has a population of 110,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Kufa in?
Kufa is located in Najaf, Iraq.
Is Kufa the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 143 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.