Halabja Population 2026
Halabja has a population of 57,333, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Halabja. Roughly 0.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,333
Rank in Iraq
#59
Coordinates
35.18°N, 45.99°E
~711 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
251 km
156 miles, straight line
Cities near Halabja
- Baynjiwayn27,116 people · ~49 km away
- Sulaymaniyah878,146 people · ~66 km away
- Kelar250,000 people · ~86 km away
- Khānaqīn175,000 people · ~107 km away
- Kifrī30,143 people · ~108 km away
- Shūrash29,960 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Halabja?
Halabja has a population of 57,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Halabja in?
Halabja is located in Halabja, Iraq.
Is Halabja 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.