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Benghazi overview
Benghazi (orange) and the other large cities of Libya
Benghazi lies in Banghazi in Libya at 32.11°N, 20.07°E, about 3 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Tripoli (1,302,947) and larger than Misratah (355,657). The largest city in Libya is Tripoli with 1,302,947 people; the capital, Tripoli, has 1,302,947.
The national capital, Tripoli, is about 651 km away; the nearest large city is Al Marj, 83 km from Benghazi.
Libya as a whole has a live population of 7,565,637 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #105 of 238 countries — see the Libya population page for the full statistics and the Libya atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Benghazi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Al Marj Al Marj | 83 km | 85,315 |
| Ajdabiya Al Wahat | 152 km | 131,773 |
| Al Bayḑā’ Al Jabal al Akhdar | 174 km | 129,439 |
| Shahhat Al Jabal al Akhdar | 185 km | 29,206 |
| Al Burayqah Al Wahat | 196 km | 31,300 |
Largest cities in Libya
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Benghazi?
Benghazi has about 757,490 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Benghazi the capital of Libya?
No. The capital of Libya is Tripoli (1,302,947 people), about 651 km away. Benghazi is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Benghazi compared with the rest of Libya?
Its 757,490 residents are 10% of the 7,565,637 people living in Libya today. Tripoli is larger with 1,302,947 people.
Where is Benghazi?
In Banghazi, Libya, at latitude 32.11 and longitude 20.07, 3 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Al Marj (83 km), Ajdabiya (152 km), Al Bayḑā’ (174 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Benghazi Population 2026 — Libya. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/libya/benghazi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/libya/benghazi/">Benghazi Population 2026 — Libya</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.