Umm Qaşr Population 2026
Umm Qaşr has a population of 107,620, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,620
Rank in Iraq
#45
Coordinates
30.04°N, 47.92°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
496 km
308 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 |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | #47 |
| Şafwān | 22,929 | #90 |
Cities near Umm Qaşr
FAQ
What is the population of Umm Qaşr?
Umm Qaşr has a population of 107,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Umm Qaşr in?
Umm Qaşr is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Umm Qaşr the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 496 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.