Sāmarrā’ Population 2026
Sāmarrā’ has a population of 158,508, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Salah ad Din. Roughly 0.3% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
158,508
Rank in Iraq
#27
Coordinates
34.20°N, 43.89°E
~80 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Salah ad Din
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Bayjī | 173,677 | #25 |
| Ash Sharqāt | 160,000 | #26 |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 120,712 | #40 |
| Tikrīt | 42,477 | #65 |
| Balad | 42,088 | #66 |
| Ad Dujayl | 26,362 | #84 |
| Al-'Alam | 25,662 | #85 |
Cities near Sāmarrā’
FAQ
What is the population of Sāmarrā’?
Sāmarrā’ has a population of 158,508 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Sāmarrā’ in?
Sāmarrā’ is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq.
Is Sāmarrā’ the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 106 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.