Al Qawāsim Population 2026
Al Qawāsim has a population of 15,134, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,134
Rank in Libya
#58
Coordinates
32.18°N, 13.06°E
~537 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jabal al Gharbi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Gharyan | 36,110 | #32 |
| Zintan | 33,000 | #35 |
| Al Aşābi‘ah | 27,713 | #42 |
| Yafran | 22,680 | #47 |
| Mizdah | 16,735 | #54 |
| Ar Rayāyinah | 15,031 | #59 |
Cities near Al Qawāsim
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~4 km away
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~25 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah52,404 people · ~39 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~52 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~53 km away
- Qaşr Bin Ghashīr100,069 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qawāsim?
Al Qawāsim has a population of 15,134 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Qawāsim in?
Al Qawāsim is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Al Qawāsim the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 79 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.