Gharyan Population 2026
Gharyan has a population of 36,110, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.5% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,110
Rank in Libya
#32
Coordinates
32.17°N, 13.02°E
~704 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jabal al Gharbi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Zintan | 33,000 | #35 |
| Al Aşābi‘ah | 27,713 | #42 |
| Yafran | 22,680 | #47 |
| Mizdah | 16,735 | #54 |
| Al Qawāsim | 15,134 | #58 |
| Ar Rayāyinah | 15,031 | #59 |
Cities near Gharyan
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~4 km away
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~21 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah52,404 people · ~40 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~48 km away
- An Nāşirīyah20,687 people · ~53 km away
- Az Zahrā’25,684 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gharyan?
Gharyan has a population of 36,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Gharyan in?
Gharyan is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Gharyan the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 81 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.