Ashkelon Population 2026
Ashkelon has a population of 144,073, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Southern District. Roughly 1.5% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,073
Rank in Israel
#13
Coordinates
31.67°N, 34.57°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Southern District
Cities near Ashkelon
- Ashdod226,838 people · ~16 km away
- Sderot27,635 people · ~16 km away
- Kiryat Gat61,817 people · ~19 km away
- Netivot43,732 people · ~27 km away
- Reẖovot149,392 people · ~34 km away
- Rishon LeTsiyyon258,535 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashkelon?
Ashkelon has a population of 144,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Ashkelon in?
Ashkelon is located in Southern District, Israel.
Is Ashkelon 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.