Şurmān Population 2026
Şurmān has a population of 77,114, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Az Zawiyah. Roughly 1.0% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,114
Rank in Libya
#23
Coordinates
32.76°N, 12.57°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Az Zawiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zāwīyah | 200,000 | #6 |
| Zawiya | 186,123 | #7 |
| Şabrātah | 83,398 | #21 |
| Al Ḩurshah | 81,119 | #22 |
| Qarqūzah | 17,350 | #51 |
Cities near Şurmān
- Şabrātah83,398 people · ~9 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~10 km away
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~15 km away
- Zawiya186,123 people · ~15 km away
- Al Ajaylat130,546 people · ~18 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şurmān?
Şurmān has a population of 77,114 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Şurmān in?
Şurmān is located in Az Zawiyah, Libya.
Is Şurmān the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 59 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.