Nahariyya Population 2026
Nahariyya has a population of 58,096, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.6% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,096
Rank in Israel
#30
Coordinates
33.01°N, 35.10°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Northern District
Cities near Nahariyya
- Acre51,420 people · ~9 km away
- Qiryat Yam39,897 people · ~18 km away
- Qiryat Motsqin43,303 people · ~19 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~20 km away
- Karmi’el46,252 people · ~22 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nahariyya?
Nahariyya has a population of 58,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Nahariyya in?
Nahariyya is located in Northern District, Israel.
Is Nahariyya 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.