Al Ḩayy Population 2026
Al Ḩayy has a population of 78,272, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Wasit. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,272
Rank in Iraq
#54
Coordinates
32.17°N, 46.04°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
201 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wasit
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Kut | 315,162 | #18 |
| An Nu‘mānīyah | 110,000 | #43 |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 77,200 | #55 |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | 44,751 | #63 |
Cities near Al Ḩayy
- Qal‘at Sukkar110,000 people · ~35 km away
- Al-Kut315,162 people · ~43 km away
- ‘Alī al Gharbī19,711 people · ~68 km away
- An Nu‘mānīyah110,000 people · ~73 km away
- ‘Afak35,536 people · ~76 km away
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Ḩayy?
Al Ḩayy has a population of 78,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Ḩayy in?
Al Ḩayy is located in Wasit, Iraq.
Is Al Ḩayy the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 201 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.