Māḩiş Population 2026
Māḩiş has a population of 17,754, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Balqa. Roughly 0.2% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,754
Rank in Jordan
#29
Coordinates
31.99°N, 35.77°E
~839 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balqa
Cities near Māḩiş
- Al Fuḩayş18,916 people · ~2 km away
- Wādī as Sīr181,212 people · ~6 km away
- As Salţ107,874 people · ~7 km away
- Ṣuwayliḥ151,016 people · ~8 km away
- Marj Al Hamam82,788 people · ~12 km away
- Al Jubayhah46,834 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Māḩiş?
Māḩiş has a population of 17,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Māḩiş in?
Māḩiş is located in Balqa, Jordan.
Is Māḩiş the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 17 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.