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Tripoli

Tripoli (1.2 million inhabitants): major city of Libya, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Tripoli

CountryLibya
Population1.2 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Tripoli?

Tripoli has a metropolitan population of 1.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Tripoli located?

Tripoli is in Libya. It is the national capital of Libya.

What is Tripoli known for?

Tripoli is the national capital of Libya. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Libya factbook for the wider national picture.

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