Sirte Population 2026
Sirte has a population of 106,705, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Surt. Roughly 1.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,705
Rank in Libya
#15
Coordinates
31.21°N, 16.59°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Surt
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Bin Jawwād | 15,509 | #57 |
Cities near Sirte
- Bin Jawwād15,509 people · ~149 km away
- Misratah355,657 people · ~192 km away
- Zliten203,790 people · ~237 km away
- Hūn24,431 people · ~240 km away
- Bani Walid45,734 people · ~254 km away
- Al Khums201,943 people · ~272 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sirte?
Sirte has a population of 106,705 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Sirte in?
Sirte is located in Surt, Libya.
Is Sirte the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 371 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.