‘Abasān al Kabīrah Population 2026
‘Abasān al Kabīrah has a population of 18,163, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 0.3% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,163
Rank in Palestine
#36
Coordinates
31.32°N, 34.34°E
~71 m elevation · Asia/Gaza
Other big cities in Gaza Strip
| City | Population | Rank in Palestine |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 410,000 | #1 |
| Khān Yūnis | 173,183 | #2 |
| Jabālyā | 168,568 | #3 |
| Rafaḩ | 126,305 | #6 |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 59,504 | #7 |
| Bayt Lāhyā | 56,919 | #8 |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | 37,392 | #16 |
| An Nuşayrāt | 36,123 | #17 |
Cities near ‘Abasān al Kabīrah
- Banī Suhaylā31,272 people · ~3 km away
- Khān Yūnis173,183 people · ~4 km away
- Al Qarārah19,500 people · ~6 km away
- Rafaḩ126,305 people · ~9 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~11 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ‘Abasān al Kabīrah?
‘Abasān al Kabīrah has a population of 18,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is ‘Abasān al Kabīrah in?
‘Abasān al Kabīrah is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is ‘Abasān al Kabīrah the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
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.
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