Qal‘at Şāliḩ Population 2026
Qal‘at Şāliḩ has a population of 39,698, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Maysan. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 182× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,698
Rank in Iraq
#67
Coordinates
31.53°N, 47.29°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maysan
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al ‘Amārah | 323,302 | #16 |
| ‘Alī al Gharbī | 19,711 | #96 |
Cities near Qal‘at Şāliḩ
- Al ‘Amārah323,302 people · ~37 km away
- Al Qurnah134,174 people · ~59 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~63 km away
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd21,551 people · ~82 km away
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~107 km away
- Nasiriyah558,400 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qal‘at Şāliḩ?
Qal‘at Şāliḩ has a population of 39,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Qal‘at Şāliḩ in?
Qal‘at Şāliḩ is located in Maysan, Iraq.
Is Qal‘at Şāliḩ the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 338 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.