Zintan Population 2026
Zintan has a population of 33,000, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Jabal al Gharbi. Roughly 0.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,000
Rank in Libya
#35
Coordinates
31.93°N, 12.25°E
~700 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jabal al Gharbi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Gharyan | 36,110 | #32 |
| 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 Zintan
- Ar Rayāyinah15,031 people · ~14 km away
- Yafran22,680 people · ~30 km away
- Al Aşābi‘ah27,713 people · ~59 km away
- Gharyan36,110 people · ~77 km away
- Al Qawāsim15,134 people · ~81 km away
- Mizdah16,735 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zintan?
Zintan has a population of 33,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Zintan in?
Zintan is located in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Is Zintan the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 138 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.