Az Zahrā’ Population 2026
Az Zahrā’ has a population of 25,684, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Jafarah. Roughly 0.3% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,684
Rank in Libya
#43
Coordinates
32.68°N, 12.87°E
~80 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Jafarah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Janzūr | 154,389 | #8 |
| As Sawānī | 57,069 | #25 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 52,404 | #27 |
| An Nāşirīyah | 20,687 | #49 |
Cities near Az Zahrā’
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~5 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~8 km away
- Zawiya186,123 people · ~16 km away
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~16 km away
- As Sawānī57,069 people · ~19 km away
- Janzūr154,389 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az Zahrā’?
Az Zahrā’ has a population of 25,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Az Zahrā’ in?
Az Zahrā’ is located in Al Jafarah, Libya.
Is Az Zahrā’ the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 37 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.