Qarqūzah Population 2026
Qarqūzah has a population of 17,350, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Az Zawiyah. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,350
Rank in Libya
#51
Coordinates
32.75°N, 12.84°E
~41 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Az Zawiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zāwīyah | 200,000 | #6 |
| Zawiya | 186,123 | #7 |
| Şabrātah | 83,398 | #21 |
| Al Ḩurshah | 81,119 | #22 |
| Şurmān | 77,114 | #23 |
Cities near Qarqūzah
- Az Zahrā’25,684 people · ~8 km away
- Zawiya186,123 people · ~11 km away
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~11 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~13 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~16 km away
- Janzūr154,389 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qarqūzah?
Qarqūzah has a population of 17,350 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Qarqūzah in?
Qarqūzah is located in Az Zawiyah, Libya.
Is Qarqūzah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 36 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.