Afif Population 2026
Afif has a population of 45,525, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 103× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,525
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#50
Coordinates
23.91°N, 42.92°E
~1,045 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
395 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riyadh Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 4,205,961 | #2 |
| Al Kharj | 425,300 | #12 |
| Az Zulfī | 125,000 | #25 |
| Ad Dawādimī | 86,861 | #32 |
| Ad Dilam | 35,371 | #56 |
| Shaqra | 32,215 | #60 |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | 30,720 | #61 |
| Laylá | 29,698 | #63 |
Cities near Afif
- Ad Dawādimī86,861 people · ~164 km away
- Mahd adh Dhahab20,272 people · ~212 km away
- Ar Rass81,728 people · ~226 km away
- Al Khurmah28,491 people · ~240 km away
- Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá48,474 people · ~245 km away
- Riyāḑ al Khabrā’25,588 people · ~249 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Afif?
Afif has a population of 45,525 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Afif in?
Afif is located in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Afif the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 395 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.
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