Sabha Population 2026
Sabha has a population of 149,329, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Sabha District. Roughly 2.0% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,329
Rank in Libya
#9
Coordinates
27.04°N, 14.43°E
~421 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
661 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabha District
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jadīd | 126,386 | #14 |
Cities near Sabha
- Al Jadīd126,386 people · ~3 km away
- Brak16,200 people · ~59 km away
- Murzuk30,491 people · ~135 km away
- Wādī 'Utbah16,746 people · ~136 km away
- Al Ghurayfah23,449 people · ~152 km away
- Ubari33,569 people · ~171 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sabha?
Sabha has a population of 149,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Sabha in?
Sabha is located in Sabha District, Libya.
Is Sabha the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 661 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.