Al Fuḩayş Population 2026
Al Fuḩayş has a population of 18,916, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Balqa. Roughly 0.2% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,916
Rank in Jordan
#26
Coordinates
32.00°N, 35.78°E
~918 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balqa
Cities near Al Fuḩayş
- Māḩiş17,754 people · ~2 km away
- Ṣuwayliḥ151,016 people · ~6 km away
- As Salţ107,874 people · ~6 km away
- Wādī as Sīr181,212 people · ~7 km away
- Al Jubayhah46,834 people · ~11 km away
- Marj Al Hamam82,788 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Fuḩayş?
Al Fuḩayş has a population of 18,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Al Fuḩayş in?
Al Fuḩayş is located in Balqa, Jordan.
Is Al Fuḩayş the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 16 km away.
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.