Nasiriyah Population 2026
Nasiriyah has a population of 558,400, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Dhi Qar. Roughly 1.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
558,400
Rank in Iraq
#10
Coordinates
31.06°N, 46.26°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
308 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dhi Qar
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Shaţrah | 182,175 | #23 |
| Qal‘at Sukkar | 110,000 | #42 |
| Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd | 21,551 | #94 |
Cities near Nasiriyah
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~40 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd21,551 people · ~45 km away
- Qal‘at Sukkar110,000 people · ~91 km away
- As Samawah152,890 people · ~97 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~97 km away
- Qal‘at Şāliḩ39,698 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nasiriyah?
Nasiriyah has a population of 558,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Nasiriyah in?
Nasiriyah is located in Dhi Qar, Iraq.
Is Nasiriyah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 308 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.