Al Mash‘ilīyah Population 2026
Al Mash‘ilīyah has a population of 23,252, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Najran Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 202× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,252
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#79
Coordinates
17.76°N, 44.47°E
~1,134 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
805 km
500 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Najran Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Najrān | 505,652 | #11 |
Cities near Al Mash‘ilīyah
- Najrān505,652 people · ~46 km away
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah19,855 people · ~146 km away
- Fayfā’29,793 people · ~151 km away
- Ḑamad26,079 people · ~193 km away
- Khamis Mushait387,553 people · ~193 km away
- Abū ‘Arīsh69,632 people · ~194 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Mash‘ilīyah?
Al Mash‘ilīyah has a population of 23,252 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Al Mash‘ilīyah in?
Al Mash‘ilīyah is located in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Al Mash‘ilīyah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 805 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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