Şafwān Population 2026
Şafwān has a population of 22,929, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. It is about 315× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,929
Rank in Iraq
#90
Coordinates
30.12°N, 47.72°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
476 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 1,326,564 | #4 |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 357,771 | #13 |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | #19 |
| Al Qurnah | 134,174 | #36 |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | #39 |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | #45 |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | #47 |
Cities near Şafwān
- Umm Qaşr107,620 people · ~21 km away
- Az Zubayr122,676 people · ~31 km away
- Abū al-Kahṣīb357,771 people · ~40 km away
- Basrah1,326,564 people · ~44 km away
- Al Fāw104,569 people · ~75 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şafwān?
Şafwān has a population of 22,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Şafwān in?
Şafwān is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Şafwān the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 476 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.