Al Līth Population 2026

Al Līth has a population of 72,000, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Mecca Region. Roughly 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.

Location of Al Līth (capital Riyadh shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

72,000

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#39

Coordinates

20.15°N, 40.27°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

833 km

517 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mecca Region

City	Population	Rank in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah	4,697,000	#1
Makkah	1,578,722	#3
Ta’if	688,693	#8
Rābigh	72,928	#37
Ash Shafā	72,190	#38
Al Khurmah	28,491	#65
Thuwal	26,957	#68
Turabah	23,235	#80

Cities near Al Līth

Ash Shafā72,190 people · ~103 km away
Ta’if688,693 people · ~126 km away
Al Bahah88,419 people · ~126 km away
Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~132 km away
Baljurashi51,787 people · ~138 km away
Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Al Līth?

Al Līth has a population of 72,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Al Līth in?

Al Līth is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Al Līth the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 833 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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