Madīnat Ḩamad Population 2026
Madīnat Ḩamad has a population of 133,550, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇭 Bahrain, located in Northern. Roughly 8.0% of Bahrain's population lives here. It is about 1.3× smaller than Al Muharraq, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
133,550
Rank in Bahrain
#3
Coordinates
26.12°N, 50.51°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Bahrain
Distance to capital (Manama)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Cities near Madīnat Ḩamad
- Ar Rifā‘115,495 people · ~5 km away
- Dār Kulayb65,466 people · ~5 km away
- Madīnat ‘Īsá38,090 people · ~8 km away
- Sitrah72,601 people · ~12 km away
- Jidd Ḩafş66,588 people · ~12 km away
- Manama147,074 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madīnat Ḩamad?
Madīnat Ḩamad has a population of 133,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Bahrain.
What region is Madīnat Ḩamad in?
Madīnat Ḩamad is located in Northern, Bahrain.
Is Madīnat Ḩamad the capital of Bahrain?
No, the capital of Bahrain is Manama, about 15 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.
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