Umm el Faḥm Population 2026
Umm el Faḥm has a population of 56,109, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Haifa. Roughly 0.6% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,109
Rank in Israel
#31
Coordinates
32.52°N, 35.15°E
~398 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Haifa
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Haifa | 285,316 | #3 |
| Hadera | 97,335 | #18 |
| Qiryat Ata | 59,030 | #29 |
| Pardés H̱anna Karkur | 44,840 | #40 |
| Qiryat Bialik | 43,955 | #43 |
| Qiryat Motsqin | 43,303 | #46 |
| Qiryat Yam | 39,897 | #49 |
| Bāqa el Gharbīya | 29,950 | #56 |
Cities near Umm el Faḥm
- Bāqa el Gharbīya29,950 people · ~15 km away
- Afula44,930 people · ~16 km away
- Pardés H̱anna Karkur44,840 people · ~17 km away
- Nazareth77,445 people · ~24 km away
- Hadera97,335 people · ~25 km away
- Naẕerat ‘Illit43,556 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Umm el Faḥm?
Umm el Faḥm has a population of 56,109 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Umm el Faḥm in?
Umm el Faḥm is located in Haifa, Israel.
Is Umm el Faḥm 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.