Zawiya Population 2026
Zawiya has a population of 186,123, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Az Zawiyah. Roughly 2.5% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,123
Rank in Libya
#7
Coordinates
32.75°N, 12.73°E
~21 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Az Zawiyah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zāwīyah | 200,000 | #6 |
| Şabrātah | 83,398 | #21 |
| Al Ḩurshah | 81,119 | #22 |
| Şurmān | 77,114 | #23 |
| Qarqūzah | 17,350 | #51 |
Cities near Zawiya
- Az Zāwīyah200,000 people · ~1 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~5 km away
- Qarqūzah17,350 people · ~11 km away
- Şurmān77,114 people · ~15 km away
- Az Zahrā’25,684 people · ~16 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zawiya?
Zawiya has a population of 186,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Zawiya in?
Zawiya is located in Az Zawiyah, Libya.
Is Zawiya the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 45 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.