Khān Yūnis Population 2026
Khān Yūnis has a population of 173,183, making it the #2 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)
173,183
Rank in Palestine
#2
Coordinates
31.34°N, 34.31°E
~55 m elevation · Asia/Gaza
Other big cities in Gaza Strip
| City | Population | Rank in Palestine |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 410,000 | #1 |
| Jabālyā | 168,568 | #3 |
| 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 Khān Yūnis
- Banī Suhaylā31,272 people · ~2 km away
- ‘Abasān al Kabīrah18,163 people · ~4 km away
- Al Qarārah19,500 people · ~5 km away
- Rafaḩ126,305 people · ~8 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~10 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khān Yūnis?
Khān Yūnis has a population of 173,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Khān Yūnis in?
Khān Yūnis is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Khān Yūnis 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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