Zliten Population 2026
Zliten has a population of 203,790, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Misratah. Roughly 2.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,790
Rank in Libya
#4
Coordinates
32.47°N, 14.57°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
137 km
85 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Misratah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Misratah | 355,657 | #3 |
| Bani Walid | 45,734 | #30 |
Cities near Zliten
- Al Khums201,943 people · ~35 km away
- Misratah355,657 people · ~50 km away
- Msalātah73,907 people · ~52 km away
- Al-'Alūaṣ17,122 people · ~62 km away
- Qaşr Khiyār16,708 people · ~72 km away
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī49,610 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zliten?
Zliten has a population of 203,790 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Zliten in?
Zliten is located in Misratah, Libya.
Is Zliten the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 137 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.