Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah Population 2026
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah has a population of 100,600, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Babil. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,600
Rank in Iraq
#49
Coordinates
32.89°N, 44.35°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Babil
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah | 455,700 | #12 |
| Al-Musayab | 101,873 | #48 |
| Al-Qāsim | 93,546 | #51 |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | 35,720 | #70 |
| Al Maḩāwīl | 31,200 | #75 |
Cities near Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah
- Al-Musayab101,873 people · ~13 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~20 km away
- Saddat al Hindīyah35,720 people · ~20 km away
- Al Maḩāwīl31,200 people · ~26 km away
- Al Hindīyah139,578 people · ~40 km away
- Aş Şuwayrah77,200 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah?
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah has a population of 100,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah in?
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah is located in Babil, Iraq.
Is Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 51 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.