Nu‘ayjah Population 2026
Nu‘ayjah has a population of 19,975, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Baladiyat ad Dawhah. Roughly 0.6% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,975
Rank in Qatar
#9
Coordinates
25.25°N, 51.53°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
4 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baladiyat ad Dawhah
| City | Population | Rank in Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 344,939 | #1 |
Cities near Nu‘ayjah
- Doha344,939 people · ~4 km away
- Al Wakrah26,436 people · ~11 km away
- Ar Rayyān272,465 people · ~12 km away
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid27,569 people · ~14 km away
- Lusail198,600 people · ~19 km away
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nu‘ayjah?
Nu‘ayjah has a population of 19,975 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Nu‘ayjah in?
Nu‘ayjah is located in Baladiyat ad Dawhah, Qatar.
Is Nu‘ayjah the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 4 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.