Dayr al Balaḩ Population 2026
Dayr al Balaḩ has a population of 59,504, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 1.0% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,504
Rank in Palestine
#7
Coordinates
31.42°N, 34.35°E
~17 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 |
| Bayt Lāhyā | 56,919 | #8 |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | 37,392 | #16 |
| An Nuşayrāt | 36,123 | #17 |
| Al Burayj | 34,951 | #19 |
Cities near Dayr al Balaḩ
- Al Qarārah19,500 people · ~5 km away
- An Nuşayrāt36,123 people · ~5 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~6 km away
- Banī Suhaylā31,272 people · ~9 km away
- Khān Yūnis173,183 people · ~10 km away
- ‘Abasān al Kabīrah18,163 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dayr al Balaḩ?
Dayr al Balaḩ has a population of 59,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Dayr al Balaḩ in?
Dayr al Balaḩ is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Dayr al Balaḩ 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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