Ajdabiya Population 2026
Ajdabiya has a population of 131,773, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Wahat. Roughly 1.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,773
Rank in Libya
#11
Coordinates
30.76°N, 20.23°E
~3 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
706 km
438 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Wahat
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Al Burayqah | 31,300 | #38 |
| Az Zuwaytīnah | 21,015 | #48 |
Cities near Ajdabiya
- Az Zuwaytīnah21,015 people · ~24 km away
- Al Burayqah31,300 people · ~74 km away
- Qaryat Sulūq19,918 people · ~102 km away
- Benghazi757,490 people · ~152 km away
- Al Abyār32,563 people · ~163 km away
- Al Marj85,315 people · ~201 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ajdabiya?
Ajdabiya has a population of 131,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Ajdabiya in?
Ajdabiya is located in Al Wahat, Libya.
Is Ajdabiya the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 706 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.