As Sawānī Population 2026
As Sawānī has a population of 57,069, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Jafarah. Roughly 0.8% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,069
Rank in Libya
#25
Coordinates
32.72°N, 13.07°E
~60 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Jafarah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Janzūr | 154,389 | #8 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 52,404 | #27 |
| Az Zahrā’ | 25,684 | #43 |
| An Nāşirīyah | 20,687 | #49 |
Cities near As Sawānī
- Qaşr Bin Ghashīr100,069 people · ~12 km away
- Janzūr154,389 people · ~12 km away
- Az Zahrā’25,684 people · ~19 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~20 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah52,404 people · ~21 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of As Sawānī?
As Sawānī has a population of 57,069 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Libya.
What region is As Sawānī in?
As Sawānī is located in Al Jafarah, Libya.
Is As Sawānī the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 22 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.