Shu‘fāţ Population 2026
Shu‘fāţ has a population of 35,000, making it the #18 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.
Population (city proper)
35,000
Rank in Palestine
#18
Coordinates
31.82°N, 35.23°E
~790 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Shu‘fāţ
- Bayt Ḩanīnā27,000 people · ~2 km away
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd24,838 people · ~4 km away
- ‘Aţārūt25,595 people · ~6 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~6 km away
- Ma‘ale Adummim38,193 people · ~8 km away
- Ramallah43,880 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shu‘fāţ?
Shu‘fāţ has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Shu‘fāţ in?
Shu‘fāţ is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Shu‘fāţ 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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