Al Khums Population 2026
Al Khums has a population of 201,943, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Marqab. Roughly 2.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,943
Rank in Libya
#5
Coordinates
32.65°N, 14.26°E
~27 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
104 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Marqab
Cities near Al Khums
- Msalātah73,907 people · ~22 km away
- Al-'Alūaṣ17,122 people · ~28 km away
- Zliten203,790 people · ~35 km away
- Qaşr Khiyār16,708 people · ~39 km away
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī49,610 people · ~52 km away
- Tarhuna52,420 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Khums?
Al Khums has a population of 201,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Khums in?
Al Khums is located in Al Marqab, Libya.
Is Al Khums the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 104 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.