Baalbek Population 2026

Baalbek has a population of 30,916, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. Roughly 0.5% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.

Location of Baalbek (capital Beirut shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,916

Rank in Lebanon

#12

Coordinates

34.01°N, 36.22°E

~1,183 m elevation · Asia/Beirut

Distance to capital (Beirut)

67 km

42 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate

City	Population	Rank in Lebanon
Aarsâl	50,000	#10
Chmistâr	30,000	#13
El Hermel	22,250	#15

Cities near Baalbek

Chmistâr30,000 people · ~19 km away
Aarsâl50,000 people · ~27 km away
Bsharri20,000 people · ~33 km away
Zahlé78,145 people · ~34 km away
El Hermel22,250 people · ~46 km away
Byblos20,784 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baalbek?

Baalbek has a population of 30,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Lebanon.

What region is Baalbek in?

Baalbek is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.

Is Baalbek the capital of Lebanon?

No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 67 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.

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