‘Anah Population 2026

‘Anah has a population of 27,000, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Anbar. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 267× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.

Location of ‘Anah (capital Baghdad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

27,000

Rank in Iraq

#83

Coordinates

34.37°N, 41.98°E

~177 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad

Distance to capital (Baghdad)

251 km

156 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anbar

City	Population	Rank in Iraq
Ramadi	223,500	#21
Al Fallūjah	190,159	#22
Al Qā’im	74,100	#56
Hīt	31,901	#74
Ḩadīthah	30,925	#76
Ar Ruţbah	22,370	#92

Cities near ‘Anah

Ḩadīthah30,925 people · ~45 km away
Al Qā’im74,100 people · ~91 km away
Hīt31,901 people · ~113 km away
Bayjī173,677 people · ~151 km away
Tikrīt42,477 people · ~158 km away
Ramadi223,500 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of ‘Anah?

‘Anah has a population of 27,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Iraq.

What region is ‘Anah in?

‘Anah is located in Anbar, Iraq.

Is ‘Anah the capital of Iraq?

No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 251 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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