Qal‘at Sukkar Population 2026
Qal‘at Sukkar has a population of 110,000, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Dhi Qar. 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
#42
Coordinates
31.86°N, 46.07°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
227 km
141 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dhi Qar
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Nasiriyah | 558,400 | #10 |
| Ash Shaţrah | 182,175 | #23 |
| Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd | 21,551 | #94 |
Cities near Qal‘at Sukkar
- Al Ḩayy78,272 people · ~35 km away
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~51 km away
- Al-Kut315,162 people · ~76 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~81 km away
- ‘Alī al Gharbī19,711 people · ~88 km away
- Ar Rumaythah47,248 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qal‘at Sukkar?
Qal‘at Sukkar has a population of 110,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Qal‘at Sukkar in?
Qal‘at Sukkar is located in Dhi Qar, Iraq.
Is Qal‘at Sukkar the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 227 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.