Janzūr Population 2026
Janzūr has a population of 154,389, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Jafarah. Roughly 2.0% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
154,389
Rank in Libya
#8
Coordinates
32.82°N, 13.02°E
~21 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Jafarah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| As Sawānī | 57,069 | #25 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 52,404 | #27 |
| Az Zahrā’ | 25,684 | #43 |
| An Nāşirīyah | 20,687 | #49 |
Cities near Janzūr
- As Sawānī57,069 people · ~12 km away
- Tripoli1,302,947 people · ~18 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~18 km away
- Az Zahrā’25,684 people · ~21 km away
- Qaşr Bin Ghashīr100,069 people · ~22 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Janzūr?
Janzūr has a population of 154,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Janzūr in?
Janzūr is located in Al Jafarah, Libya.
Is Janzūr the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 18 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.