Qalqīlyah Population 2026

Qalqīlyah has a population of 43,212, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.8% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.

Location of Qalqīlyah. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

43,212

Rank in Palestine

#12

Coordinates

32.19°N, 34.97°E

~87 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
Yaţţā	41,425	#13
Ma‘ale Adummim	38,193	#14
Al Bīrah	38,192	#15

Cities near Qalqīlyah

Ţūlkarm44,169 people · ~15 km away
Nablus130,326 people · ~27 km away
Balāţah17,146 people · ~30 km away
Qabāţīyah19,127 people · ~38 km away
Al Bīrah38,192 people · ~39 km away
Ramallah43,880 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qalqīlyah?

Qalqīlyah has a population of 43,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Palestine.

What region is Qalqīlyah in?

Qalqīlyah is located in West Bank, Palestine.

Is Qalqīlyah 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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