Al Ajaylat Population 2026
Al Ajaylat has a population of 130,546, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in An Nuqat al Khams. Roughly 1.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 10.0× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
130,546
Rank in Libya
#12
Coordinates
32.76°N, 12.38°E
~33 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in An Nuqat al Khams
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jumayl | 102,000 | #17 |
| Zuwarah | 33,887 | #33 |
| Sīdī Bin Zīnah | 31,607 | #37 |
Cities near Al Ajaylat
- Şabrātah83,398 people · ~11 km away
- Şurmān77,114 people · ~18 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~28 km away
- Al Jumayl102,000 people · ~31 km away
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~33 km away
- Zawiya186,123 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Ajaylat?
Al Ajaylat has a population of 130,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Ajaylat in?
Al Ajaylat is located in An Nuqat al Khams, Libya.
Is Al Ajaylat the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 77 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.