Al Burayqah Population 2026
Al Burayqah has a population of 31,300, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Wahat. Roughly 0.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,300
Rank in Libya
#38
Coordinates
30.41°N, 19.57°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
664 km
412 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Wahat
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Ajdabiya | 131,773 | #11 |
| Az Zuwaytīnah | 21,015 | #48 |
Cities near Al Burayqah
- Ajdabiya131,773 people · ~74 km away
- Az Zuwaytīnah21,015 people · ~80 km away
- Bin Jawwād15,509 people · ~150 km away
- Qaryat Sulūq19,918 people · ~154 km away
- Benghazi757,490 people · ~196 km away
- Al Abyār32,563 people · ~221 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Burayqah?
Al Burayqah has a population of 31,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Burayqah in?
Al Burayqah is located in Al Wahat, Libya.
Is Al Burayqah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 664 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.