Qaryat Sulūq Population 2026
Qaryat Sulūq has a population of 19,918, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Banghazi. Roughly 0.3% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,918
Rank in Libya
#50
Coordinates
31.67°N, 20.25°E
~55 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
678 km
421 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banghazi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 757,490 | #2 |
Cities near Qaryat Sulūq
- Benghazi757,490 people · ~53 km away
- Al Abyār32,563 people · ~67 km away
- Az Zuwaytīnah21,015 people · ~81 km away
- Ajdabiya131,773 people · ~102 km away
- Al Marj85,315 people · ~107 km away
- Al Burayqah31,300 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qaryat Sulūq?
Qaryat Sulūq has a population of 19,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Qaryat Sulūq in?
Qaryat Sulūq is located in Banghazi, Libya.
Is Qaryat Sulūq the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 678 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.