Al-'Alūaṣ Population 2026
Al-'Alūaṣ has a population of 17,122, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Marqab. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,122
Rank in Libya
#52
Coordinates
32.71°N, 13.97°E
~48 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Marqab
Cities near Al-'Alūaṣ
- Qaşr Khiyār16,708 people · ~11 km away
- Msalātah73,907 people · ~15 km away
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī49,610 people · ~24 km away
- Al Khums201,943 people · ~28 km away
- Tarhuna52,420 people · ~44 km away
- Tājūrā’100,000 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-'Alūaṣ?
Al-'Alūaṣ has a population of 17,122 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al-'Alūaṣ in?
Al-'Alūaṣ is located in Al Marqab, Libya.
Is Al-'Alūaṣ the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 76 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.