Ar Ruţbah Population 2026
Ar Ruţbah has a population of 22,370, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Anbar. It is about 323× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,370
Rank in Iraq
#92
Coordinates
33.04°N, 40.29°E
~620 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
384 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anbar
Cities near Ar Ruţbah
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Ruţbah?
Ar Ruţbah has a population of 22,370 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Ar Ruţbah in?
Ar Ruţbah is located in Anbar, Iraq.
Is Ar Ruţbah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 384 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.