Ar Rayāyinah Population 2026
Ar Rayāyinah has a population of 15,031, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,031
Rank in Libya
#59
Coordinates
32.03°N, 12.36°E
~548 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
123 km
76 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 |
| Al Qawāsim | 15,134 | #58 |
Cities near Ar Rayāyinah
- Zintan33,000 people · ~14 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~17 km away
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~48 km away
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~65 km away
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~69 km away
- Al Ajaylat130,546 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Rayāyinah?
Ar Rayāyinah has a population of 15,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Ar Rayāyinah in?
Ar Rayāyinah is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Ar Rayāyinah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 123 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.