Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá Population 2026
Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá has a population of 48,474, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Al-Qassim Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,474
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#47
Coordinates
25.99°N, 43.74°E
~667 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al-Qassim Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Buraydah | 745,353 | #7 |
| Unaizah | 183,319 | #21 |
| Ar Rass | 81,728 | #35 |
| Al Bukayrīyah | 43,229 | #51 |
| Al Mithnab | 33,341 | #58 |
| Riyāḑ al Khabrā’ | 25,588 | #74 |
| Al Khabrā’ | 16,906 | #92 |
| ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’ | 15,619 | #95 |
Cities near Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá
- Al Khabrā’16,906 people · ~15 km away
- Al Bukayrīyah43,229 people · ~19 km away
- Riyāḑ al Khabrā’25,588 people · ~20 km away
- Ar Rass81,728 people · ~27 km away
- Unaizah183,319 people · ~29 km away
- Buraydah745,353 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá?
Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá has a population of 48,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá in?
Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá is located in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 333 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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