Al Qaţīf Population 2026
Al Qaţīf has a population of 98,259, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,259
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#30
Coordinates
26.57°N, 50.01°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
390 km
242 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam | 1,252,523 | #5 |
| Al Hufūf | 293,179 | #14 |
| Al Mubarraz | 290,802 | #15 |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 271,642 | #16 |
| Al Jubayl | 237,274 | #17 |
| Khobar | 165,799 | #22 |
| Dhahran | 99,540 | #29 |
| Tārūt | 85,371 | #33 |
Cities near Al Qaţīf
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qaţīf?
Al Qaţīf has a population of 98,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Al Qaţīf in?
Al Qaţīf is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Is Al Qaţīf the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 390 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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