Sitrah Population 2026
Sitrah has a population of 72,601, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇭 Bahrain, located in Manama. Roughly 4.3% of Bahrain's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Al Muharraq, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,601
Rank in Bahrain
#5
Coordinates
26.15°N, 50.62°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Bahrain
Distance to capital (Manama)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manama
Cities near Sitrah
- Ar Rifā‘115,495 people · ~7 km away
- Madīnat ‘Īsá38,090 people · ~8 km away
- Manama147,074 people · ~9 km away
- Jidd Ḩafş66,588 people · ~10 km away
- Al Muharraq176,583 people · ~11 km away
- Madīnat Ḩamad133,550 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sitrah?
Sitrah has a population of 72,601 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Bahrain.
What region is Sitrah in?
Sitrah is located in Manama, Bahrain.
Is Sitrah the capital of Bahrain?
No, the capital of Bahrain is Manama, about 9 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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