Umm Ghuwaylīnah Population 2026
Umm Ghuwaylīnah has a population of 39,457, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Al-Shahaniya. Roughly 1.2% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,457
Rank in Qatar
#5
Coordinates
25.59°N, 51.15°E
~34 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Cities near Umm Ghuwaylīnah
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~32 km away
- Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin54,339 people · ~33 km away
- Al Khawr18,923 people · ~37 km away
- Lusail198,600 people · ~41 km away
- Ar Rayyān272,465 people · ~43 km away
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid27,569 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Umm Ghuwaylīnah?
Umm Ghuwaylīnah has a population of 39,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Umm Ghuwaylīnah in?
Umm Ghuwaylīnah is located in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar.
Is Umm Ghuwaylīnah the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 51 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.