Az Zuwaytīnah Population 2026
Az Zuwaytīnah has a population of 21,015, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Wahat. Roughly 0.3% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,015
Rank in Libya
#48
Coordinates
30.95°N, 20.12°E
~7 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
689 km
428 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Wahat
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Ajdabiya | 131,773 | #11 |
| Al Burayqah | 31,300 | #38 |
Cities near Az Zuwaytīnah
- Ajdabiya131,773 people · ~24 km away
- Al Burayqah31,300 people · ~80 km away
- Qaryat Sulūq19,918 people · ~81 km away
- Benghazi757,490 people · ~129 km away
- Al Abyār32,563 people · ~145 km away
- Al Marj85,315 people · ~184 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az Zuwaytīnah?
Az Zuwaytīnah has a population of 21,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Az Zuwaytīnah in?
Az Zuwaytīnah is located in Al Wahat, Libya.
Is Az Zuwaytīnah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 689 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.