Ṣuwayliḥ Population 2026
Ṣuwayliḥ has a population of 151,016, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Balqa. Roughly 1.3% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,016
Rank in Jordan
#8
Coordinates
32.02°N, 35.84°E
~981 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balqa
Cities near Ṣuwayliḥ
- Al Jubayhah46,834 people · ~5 km away
- Al Fuḩayş18,916 people · ~6 km away
- Wādī as Sīr181,212 people · ~8 km away
- Māḩiş17,754 people · ~8 km away
- As Salţ107,874 people · ~11 km away
- Amman1,275,857 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ṣuwayliḥ?
Ṣuwayliḥ has a population of 151,016 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Ṣuwayliḥ in?
Ṣuwayliḥ is located in Balqa, Jordan.
Is Ṣuwayliḥ the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 12 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.