Tyre Population 2026
Tyre has a population of 135,204, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in South Governorate. Roughly 2.3% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,204
Rank in Lebanon
#4
Coordinates
33.27°N, 35.19°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Beirut
Distance to capital (Beirut)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Governorate
| City | Population | Rank in Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Sidon | 163,554 | #3 |
| Ghazieh | 50,000 | #11 |
| En Nâqoûra | 24,910 | #14 |
Cities near Tyre
- En Nâqoûra24,910 people · ~18 km away
- Nabatîyé et Tahta120,000 people · ~29 km away
- Habboûch98,433 people · ~31 km away
- Ghazieh50,000 people · ~32 km away
- Sidon163,554 people · ~36 km away
- Aley130,000 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tyre?
Tyre has a population of 135,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Lebanon.
What region is Tyre in?
Tyre is located in South Governorate, Lebanon.
Is Tyre the capital of Lebanon?
No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 75 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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