Mandalī Population 2026
Mandalī has a population of 29,785, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Diyala. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 242× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,785
Rank in Iraq
#80
Coordinates
33.75°N, 45.56°E
~129 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
116 km
72 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diyala
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Khānaqīn | 175,000 | #24 |
| Al Miqdādīyah | 155,968 | #28 |
| Baqubah | 152,550 | #30 |
| Khāliş | 70,046 | #57 |
| Kifrī | 30,143 | #78 |
Cities near Mandalī
- Al Miqdādīyah155,968 people · ~63 km away
- Khānaqīn175,000 people · ~68 km away
- Baqubah152,550 people · ~88 km away
- Khāliş70,046 people · ~95 km away
- Kelar250,000 people · ~100 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah44,751 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mandalī?
Mandalī has a population of 29,785 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Mandalī in?
Mandalī is located in Diyala, Iraq.
Is Mandalī the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 116 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.