Al Bīrah Population 2026
Al Bīrah has a population of 38,192, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.7% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,192
Rank in Palestine
#15
Coordinates
31.91°N, 35.22°E
~852 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Al Bīrah
- Ramallah43,880 people · ~2 km away
- ‘Aţārūt25,595 people · ~5 km away
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd24,838 people · ~7 km away
- Bayt Ḩanīnā27,000 people · ~9 km away
- Shu‘fāţ35,000 people · ~10 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Bīrah?
Al Bīrah has a population of 38,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Al Bīrah in?
Al Bīrah is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Al Bīrah 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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