Ubari Population 2026
Ubari has a population of 33,569, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Wadi al Hayat. Roughly 0.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,569
Rank in Libya
#34
Coordinates
26.59°N, 12.78°E
~468 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
701 km
435 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wadi al Hayat
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ghurayfah | 23,449 | #46 |
Cities near Ubari
- Al Ghurayfah23,449 people · ~25 km away
- Wādī 'Utbah16,746 people · ~95 km away
- Murzuk30,491 people · ~136 km away
- Al Jadīd126,386 people · ~169 km away
- Sabha149,329 people · ~171 km away
- Brak16,200 people · ~183 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ubari?
Ubari has a population of 33,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Ubari in?
Ubari is located in Wadi al Hayat, Libya.
Is Ubari the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 701 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.