Sakhnīn Population 2026
Sakhnīn has a population of 31,702, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.3% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,702
Rank in Israel
#54
Coordinates
32.87°N, 35.30°E
~215 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Northern District
Cities near Sakhnīn
- Karmi’el46,252 people · ~5 km away
- Shefar‘am42,137 people · ~14 km away
- Naẕerat ‘Illit43,556 people · ~18 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~18 km away
- Nazareth77,445 people · ~18 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sakhnīn?
Sakhnīn has a population of 31,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Sakhnīn in?
Sakhnīn is located in Northern District, Israel.
Is Sakhnīn 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.