Bayt Jālā Population 2026
Bayt Jālā has a population of 16,183, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.3% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,183
Rank in Palestine
#41
Coordinates
31.72°N, 35.19°E
~792 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Bayt Jālā
- Bethlehem29,019 people · ~2 km away
- Battir56,746 people · ~7 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~10 km away
- Shu‘fāţ35,000 people · ~12 km away
- Ma‘ale Adummim38,193 people · ~13 km away
- Bayt Ḩanīnā27,000 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bayt Jālā?
Bayt Jālā has a population of 16,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Bayt Jālā in?
Bayt Jālā is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Bayt Jālā 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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