Janīn Population 2026

Janīn has a population of 34,730, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.6% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.

Location of Janīn. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,730

Rank in Palestine

#20

Coordinates

32.46°N, 35.30°E

~161 m elevation · Asia/Hebron

Other big cities in West Bank

City	Population	Rank in Palestine
Hebron	160,470	#4
Nablus	130,326	#5
Battir	56,746	#9
Ţūlkarm	44,169	#10
Ramallah	43,880	#11
Qalqīlyah	43,212	#12
Yaţţā	41,425	#13
Ma‘ale Adummim	38,193	#14

Cities near Janīn

Qabāţīyah19,127 people · ~6 km away
Al Yāmūn16,164 people · ~7 km away
Ţūbās15,591 people · ~17 km away
Nablus130,326 people · ~27 km away
Balāţah17,146 people · ~28 km away
Ţūlkarm44,169 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Janīn?

Janīn has a population of 34,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Palestine.

What region is Janīn in?

Janīn is located in West Bank, Palestine.

Is Janīn 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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