Al Aşābi‘ah Population 2026
Al Aşābi‘ah has a population of 27,713, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,713
Rank in Libya
#42
Coordinates
32.03°N, 12.87°E
~801 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
100 km
62 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jabal al Gharbi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Gharyan | 36,110 | #32 |
| Zintan | 33,000 | #35 |
| Yafran | 22,680 | #47 |
| Mizdah | 16,735 | #54 |
| Al Qawāsim | 15,134 | #58 |
| Ar Rayāyinah | 15,031 | #59 |
Cities near Al Aşābi‘ah
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~21 km away
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~25 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~32 km away
- Ar Rayāyinah15,031 people · ~48 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah52,404 people · ~57 km away
- Zintan33,000 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Aşābi‘ah?
Al Aşābi‘ah has a population of 27,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Aşābi‘ah in?
Al Aşābi‘ah is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Al Aşābi‘ah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 100 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.