Hebron Population 2026
Hebron has a population of 160,470, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 2.8% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,470
Rank in Palestine
#4
Coordinates
31.53°N, 35.09°E
~903 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Hebron
- Ḩalḩūl21,076 people · ~6 km away
- Dūrā20,835 people · ~7 km away
- Banī Na‘īm19,783 people · ~7 km away
- Yaţţā41,425 people · ~9 km away
- Surif City25,242 people · ~14 km away
- Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah27,616 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hebron?
Hebron has a population of 160,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Hebron in?
Hebron is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Hebron 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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