Afula Population 2026
Afula has a population of 44,930, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.5% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,930
Rank in Israel
#39
Coordinates
32.61°N, 35.29°E
~62 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Northern District
Cities near Afula
- Nazareth77,445 people · ~10 km away
- Naẕerat ‘Illit43,556 people · ~12 km away
- Umm el Faḥm56,109 people · ~16 km away
- Shefar‘am42,137 people · ~25 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~28 km away
- Sakhnīn31,702 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Afula?
Afula has a population of 44,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Afula in?
Afula is located in Northern District, Israel.
Is Afula the capital of Israel?
No, the capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
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.