Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin Population 2026
Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin has a population of 54,339, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Al Daayen. Roughly 1.7% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,339
Rank in Qatar
#4
Coordinates
25.58°N, 51.48°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
33 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Daayen
| City | Population | Rank in Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Lusail | 198,600 | #3 |
Cities near Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin
- Al Khawr18,923 people · ~12 km away
- Lusail198,600 people · ~18 km away
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~20 km away
- Ar Rayyān272,465 people · ~32 km away
- Doha344,939 people · ~33 km away
- Umm Ghuwaylīnah39,457 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?
Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin has a population of 54,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in?
Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin is located in Al Daayen, Qatar.
Is Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 33 km away.
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.