Jabālyā Population 2026
Jabālyā has a population of 168,568, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 3.0% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,568
Rank in Palestine
#3
Coordinates
31.53°N, 34.48°E
~43 m elevation · Asia/Gaza
Other big cities in Gaza Strip
| City | Population | Rank in Palestine |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 410,000 | #1 |
| Khān Yūnis | 173,183 | #2 |
| 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 |
| Al Burayj | 34,951 | #19 |
Cities near Jabālyā
- Bayt Lāhyā56,919 people · ~2 km away
- Gaza410,000 people · ~3 km away
- Bayt Ḩānūn37,392 people · ~5 km away
- An Nuşayrāt36,123 people · ~12 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~12 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jabālyā?
Jabālyā has a population of 168,568 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Jabālyā in?
Jabālyā is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Jabālyā 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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