Mizdah Population 2026
Mizdah has a population of 16,735, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.2% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,735
Rank in Libya
#54
Coordinates
31.45°N, 12.99°E
~458 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jabal al Gharbi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Gharyan | 36,110 | #32 |
| Zintan | 33,000 | #35 |
| Al Aşābi‘ah | 27,713 | #42 |
| Yafran | 22,680 | #47 |
| Al Qawāsim | 15,134 | #58 |
| Ar Rayāyinah | 15,031 | #59 |
Cities near Mizdah
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~66 km away
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~80 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~81 km away
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~82 km away
- Ar Rayāyinah15,031 people · ~88 km away
- Zintan33,000 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mizdah?
Mizdah has a population of 16,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Mizdah in?
Mizdah is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Mizdah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 161 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.