Sadr City Population 2026
Sadr City has a population of 1,211,849, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Baghdad. Roughly 2.5% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,211,849
Rank in Iraq
#6
Coordinates
33.39°N, 44.46°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baghdad
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 7,216,000 | #1 |
| Abū Ghurayb | 900,000 | #8 |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 350,000 | #14 |
Cities near Sadr City
- Baghdad7,216,000 people · ~8 km away
- Abū Ghurayb900,000 people · ~27 km away
- Al Maḩmūdīyah350,000 people · ~37 km away
- Baqubah152,550 people · ~43 km away
- Khāliş70,046 people · ~47 km away
- Ad Dujayl26,362 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sadr City?
Sadr City has a population of 1,211,849 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Sadr City in?
Sadr City is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
Is Sadr City the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 8 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.