Hūn Population 2026
Hūn has a population of 24,431, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Jufrah. Roughly 0.3% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,431
Rank in Libya
#45
Coordinates
29.13°N, 15.95°E
~260 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
494 km
307 miles, straight line
Cities near Hūn
- Brak16,200 people · ~240 km away
- Sirte106,705 people · ~240 km away
- Sabha149,329 people · ~276 km away
- Al Jadīd126,386 people · ~276 km away
- Bin Jawwād15,509 people · ~277 km away
- Bani Walid45,734 people · ~347 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hūn?
Hūn has a population of 24,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Hūn in?
Hūn is located in Al Jufrah, Libya.
Is Hūn the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 494 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.