Tikrīt Population 2026
Tikrīt has a population of 42,477, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Salah ad Din. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 170× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,477
Rank in Iraq
#65
Coordinates
34.62°N, 43.68°E
~112 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Salah ad Din
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Bayjī | 173,677 | #25 |
| Ash Sharqāt | 160,000 | #26 |
| Sāmarrā’ | 158,508 | #27 |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 120,712 | #40 |
| Balad | 42,088 | #66 |
| Ad Dujayl | 26,362 | #84 |
| Al-'Alam | 25,662 | #85 |
Cities near Tikrīt
- Al-'Alam25,662 people · ~10 km away
- Bayjī173,677 people · ~39 km away
- Sāmarrā’158,508 people · ~50 km away
- Balad42,088 people · ~79 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~92 km away
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tikrīt?
Tikrīt has a population of 42,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Tikrīt in?
Tikrīt is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq.
Is Tikrīt the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 157 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.