Netanya Population 2026
Netanya has a population of 228,204, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Central District. Roughly 2.4% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
228,204
Rank in Israel
#6
Coordinates
32.33°N, 34.86°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Central District
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 258,535 | #4 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 253,529 | #5 |
| Reẖovot | 149,392 | #12 |
| Kfar Saba | 110,456 | #16 |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 93,277 | #19 |
| Lod | 77,223 | #21 |
| Ramla | 76,246 | #23 |
| Ra'anana | 75,421 | #24 |
Cities near Netanya
- Hadera97,335 people · ~13 km away
- Ra'anana75,421 people · ~17 km away
- Kfar Saba110,456 people · ~18 km away
- Herzliya97,470 people · ~19 km away
- Pardés H̱anna Karkur44,840 people · ~19 km away
- Hod HaSharon63,175 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Netanya?
Netanya has a population of 228,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Netanya in?
Netanya is located in Central District, Israel.
Is Netanya 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.