Bani Walid Population 2026

Bani Walid has a population of 45,734, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Misratah. Roughly 0.6% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bani Walid (capital Tripoli shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

45,734

Rank in Libya

#30

Coordinates

31.75°N, 13.98°E

~269 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli

Distance to capital (Tripoli)

147 km

91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Misratah

City	Population	Rank in Libya
Misratah	355,657	#3
Zliten	203,790	#4

Cities near Bani Walid

Tarhuna52,420 people · ~83 km away
Msalātah73,907 people · ~93 km away
Zliten203,790 people · ~97 km away
Mizdah16,735 people · ~100 km away
Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~100 km away
Gharyan36,110 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bani Walid?

Bani Walid has a population of 45,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Libya.

What region is Bani Walid in?

Bani Walid is located in Misratah, Libya.

Is Bani Walid the capital of Libya?

No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 147 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.

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