Şabrātah Population 2026
Şabrātah has a population of 83,398, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Az Zawiyah. Roughly 1.1% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,398
Rank in Libya
#21
Coordinates
32.79°N, 12.49°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Az Zawiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zāwīyah | 200,000 | #6 |
| Zawiya | 186,123 | #7 |
| Al Ḩurshah | 81,119 | #22 |
| Şurmān | 77,114 | #23 |
| Qarqūzah | 17,350 | #51 |
Cities near Şabrātah
- Şurmān77,114 people · ~9 km away
- Al Ajaylat130,546 people · ~11 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~18 km away
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~23 km away
- Zawiya186,123 people · ~23 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şabrātah?
Şabrātah has a population of 83,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Şabrātah in?
Şabrātah is located in Az Zawiyah, Libya.
Is Şabrātah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 66 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.