Petaẖ Tiqva Population 2026
Petaẖ Tiqva has a population of 253,529, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Central District. Roughly 2.6% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
253,529
Rank in Israel
#5
Coordinates
32.09°N, 34.89°E
~54 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Central District
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 258,535 | #4 |
| Netanya | 228,204 | #6 |
| 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 Petaẖ Tiqva
- Kiryat Ono39,986 people · ~4 km away
- Bnei Brak214,444 people · ~5 km away
- Rosh Ha‘Ayin72,881 people · ~7 km away
- Or Yehuda36,813 people · ~7 km away
- Givatayim60,644 people · ~7 km away
- Ramat Gan170,822 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petaẖ Tiqva?
Petaẖ Tiqva has a population of 253,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Petaẖ Tiqva in?
Petaẖ Tiqva is located in Central District, Israel.
Is Petaẖ Tiqva 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.