Tobruk Population 2026

Tobruk has a population of 141,499, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Butnan. Roughly 1.9% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 9.2× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tobruk (capital Tripoli shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

141,499

Rank in Libya

#10

Coordinates

32.09°N, 23.95°E

~23 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli

Distance to capital (Tripoli)

1,013 km

629 miles, straight line

Cities near Tobruk

Darnah102,581 people · ~145 km away
Al Qubbah24,631 people · ~177 km away
Shahhat29,206 people · ~211 km away
Al Bayḑā’129,439 people · ~220 km away
Al Marj85,315 people · ~297 km away
Al Abyār32,563 people · ~316 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tobruk?

Tobruk has a population of 141,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Libya.

What region is Tobruk in?

Tobruk is located in Al Butnan, Libya.

Is Tobruk the capital of Libya?

No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 1,013 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.

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