Prisons in Libya map & data
There are 14 prisons mapped in Libya, spread over 8 regions. The most are in Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba (5), Misratah (2) and Az Zawiyah (2) - Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba alone holds 36% of them. 64% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include سجن أبوسليم, سجن ماجر and سجن صرمان المركزي.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba | 5 | 36% |
| Misratah | 2 | 14% |
| Az Zawiyah | 2 | 14% |
| Al Marqab | 1 | 7.1% |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 1 | 7.1% |
| Benghazi | 1 | 7.1% |
| Al Jifarah | 1 | 7.1% |
| Mizdah | 1 | 7.1% |
Notable prisons in Libya
- سجن أبوسليمTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · prison
- سجن ماجرAl Marqab · prison
- سجن صرمان المركزيصرمان · Az Zawiyah · prison
- سجن قرنادةAl Jabal al Akhdar · prison
- سجن الكويفيةBenghazi · prison
- سجن الطويشة للهجرة غير الشرعيةAl Jifarah · prison
- Ain Zara Detention CentreTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · prison
- Al Mayah Detention CenterAz Zawiyah · prison
- Mabani Detention centreTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Libya?
This layer holds 14 prisons in Libya, the most of them in Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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