Al Jawf Population 2026
Al Jawf has a population of 42,079, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Al Kufrah. Roughly 0.6% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,079
Rank in Libya
#31
Coordinates
24.20°N, 23.29°E
~391 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
1,380 km
857 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Kufrah
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| At Tāj | 46,050 | #29 |
Cities near Al Jawf
- At Tāj46,050 people · ~1 km away
- Al Burayqah31,300 people · ~782 km away
- Ajdabiya131,773 people · ~789 km away
- Az Zuwaytīnah21,015 people · ~813 km away
- Tobruk141,499 people · ~880 km away
- Qaryat Sulūq19,918 people · ~882 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Jawf?
Al Jawf has a population of 42,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Jawf in?
Al Jawf is located in Al Kufrah, Libya.
Is Al Jawf the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 1,380 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.