Al Mahbūlah Population 2026
Al Mahbūlah has a population of 18,178, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇰🇼 Kuwait, located in Al Aḩmadī. Roughly 0.4% of Kuwait's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Al Aḩmadī, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,178
Rank in Kuwait
#10
Coordinates
29.14°N, 48.13°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuwait
Distance to capital (Kuwait City)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Aḩmadī
| City | Population | Rank in Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Al Aḩmadī | 637,411 | #1 |
| Al Faḩāḩīl | 68,290 | #4 |
| Ar Riqqah | 52,068 | #6 |
| Al Manqaf | 39,025 | #7 |
| Al Finţās | 23,071 | #9 |
Cities near Al Mahbūlah
- Al Finţās23,071 people · ~3 km away
- Ar Riqqah52,068 people · ~3 km away
- Al Manqaf39,025 people · ~5 km away
- Al Faḩāḩīl68,290 people · ~7 km away
- Al Aḩmadī637,411 people · ~9 km away
- Şabāḩ as Sālim139,163 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Mahbūlah?
Al Mahbūlah has a population of 18,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Kuwait.
What region is Al Mahbūlah in?
Al Mahbūlah is located in Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait.
Is Al Mahbūlah the capital of Kuwait?
No, the capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City, about 29 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.