Tarhuna Population 2026
Tarhuna has a population of 52,420, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Marqab. Roughly 0.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,420
Rank in Libya
#26
Coordinates
32.44°N, 13.63°E
~391 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Marqab
Cities near Tarhuna
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī49,610 people · ~35 km away
- Qaşr Khiyār16,708 people · ~35 km away
- Msalātah73,907 people · ~41 km away
- Al-'Alūaṣ17,122 people · ~44 km away
- Qaşr Bin Ghashīr100,069 people · ~50 km away
- Tājūrā’100,000 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tarhuna?
Tarhuna has a population of 52,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Tarhuna in?
Tarhuna is located in Al Marqab, Libya.
Is Tarhuna 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.