Arar Population 2026

Arar has a population of 148,540, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Northern Borders Region. Roughly 0.4% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

148,540

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#23

Coordinates

30.98°N, 41.04°E

~555 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

895 km

556 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Borders Region

City	Population	Rank in Saudi Arabia
Ţurayf	66,014	#42
Turaif	40,819	#53

Cities near Arar

Sakakah128,332 people · ~137 km away
Turaif40,819 people · ~238 km away
Ţurayf66,014 people · ~239 km away
Ţubarjal40,019 people · ~275 km away
Turubah28,279 people · ~353 km away
Qurayyat102,903 people · ~354 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arar?

Arar has a population of 148,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Arar in?

Arar is located in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Arar the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 895 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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