Msalātah Population 2026
Msalātah has a population of 73,907, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Marqab. Roughly 1.0% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,907
Rank in Libya
#24
Coordinates
32.58°N, 14.04°E
~298 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Marqab
Cities near Msalātah
- Al-'Alūaṣ17,122 people · ~15 km away
- Qaşr Khiyār16,708 people · ~22 km away
- Al Khums201,943 people · ~22 km away
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī49,610 people · ~35 km away
- Tarhuna52,420 people · ~41 km away
- Zliten203,790 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Msalātah?
Msalātah has a population of 73,907 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Msalātah in?
Msalātah is located in Al Marqab, Libya.
Is Msalātah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 86 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.