Qaşr Khiyār Population 2026
Qaşr Khiyār has a population of 16,708, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Tripoli. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,708
Rank in Libya
#55
Coordinates
32.70°N, 13.85°E
~108 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tripoli
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 1,302,947 | #1 |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | 100,069 | #18 |
| Tājūrā’ | 100,000 | #19 |
| Qaşr al Qarabūllī | 49,610 | #28 |
Cities near Qaşr Khiyār
FAQ
What is the population of Qaşr Khiyār?
Qaşr Khiyār has a population of 16,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Qaşr Khiyār in?
Qaşr Khiyār is located in Tripoli, Libya.
Is Qaşr Khiyār the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 65 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.