Yafran Population 2026
Yafran has a population of 22,680, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.3% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,680
Rank in Libya
#47
Coordinates
32.06°N, 12.53°E
~681 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
111 km
69 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 |
| Mizdah | 16,735 | #54 |
| Al Qawāsim | 15,134 | #58 |
| Ar Rayāyinah | 15,031 | #59 |
Cities near Yafran
- Ar Rayāyinah15,031 people · ~17 km away
- Zintan33,000 people · ~30 km away
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~32 km away
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~48 km away
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~52 km away
- Al ‘Azīzīyah52,404 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yafran?
Yafran has a population of 22,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Yafran in?
Yafran is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Yafran the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 111 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.