Arad Population 2026
Arad has a population of 27,967, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Southern District. Roughly 0.3% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,967
Rank in Israel
#59
Coordinates
31.26°N, 35.21°E
~613 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Southern District
Cities near Arad
- Dimona36,192 people · ~27 km away
- Beersheba186,600 people · ~40 km away
- Bet Shemesh124,957 people · ~56 km away
- Qiryat HaYovel25,000 people · ~57 km away
- Ofaqim34,666 people · ~57 km away
- Jerusalem971,800 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arad?
Arad has a population of 27,967 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Arad in?
Arad is located in Southern District, Israel.
Is Arad 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.