Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd Population 2026
Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd has a population of 21,551, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Dhi Qar. It is about 335× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,551
Rank in Iraq
#94
Coordinates
30.97°N, 46.72°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
342 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dhi Qar
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Nasiriyah | 558,400 | #10 |
| Ash Shaţrah | 182,175 | #23 |
| Qal‘at Sukkar | 110,000 | #42 |
Cities near Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd
- Nasiriyah558,400 people · ~45 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~52 km away
- Al Qurnah134,174 people · ~68 km away
- Ash Shaţrah182,175 people · ~72 km away
- Qal‘at Şāliḩ39,698 people · ~82 km away
- Al ‘Amārah323,302 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd?
Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd has a population of 21,551 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd in?
Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd is located in Dhi Qar, Iraq.
Is Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 342 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.