Ash Shafā Population 2026

Ash Shafā has a population of 72,190, making it the #38 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 Ash Shafā (capital Riyadh shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

72,190

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#38

Coordinates

21.07°N, 40.32°E

~2,231 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

769 km

478 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
Al Līth	72,000	#39
Al Khurmah	28,491	#65
Thuwal	26,957	#68
Turabah	23,235	#80

Cities near Ash Shafā

Ta’if688,693 people · ~24 km away
Makkah1,578,722 people · ~64 km away
Al Jumūm22,207 people · ~89 km away
Al Līth72,000 people · ~103 km away
Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~123 km away
Jeddah4,697,000 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ash Shafā?

Ash Shafā has a population of 72,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Ash Shafā in?

Ash Shafā is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Ash Shafā the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 769 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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