Az Zulfī Population 2026
Az Zulfī has a population of 125,000, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh Region. Roughly 0.4% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,000
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#25
Coordinates
26.30°N, 44.82°E
~620 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riyadh Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 4,205,961 | #2 |
| Al Kharj | 425,300 | #12 |
| Ad Dawādimī | 86,861 | #32 |
| Afif | 45,525 | #50 |
| Ad Dilam | 35,371 | #56 |
| Shaqra | 32,215 | #60 |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | 30,720 | #61 |
| Laylá | 29,698 | #63 |
Cities near Az Zulfī
- Al Mithnab33,341 people · ~77 km away
- Buraydah745,353 people · ~84 km away
- Unaizah183,319 people · ~84 km away
- Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá48,474 people · ~113 km away
- Al Bukayrīyah43,229 people · ~117 km away
- ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’15,619 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az Zulfī?
Az Zulfī has a population of 125,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Az Zulfī in?
Az Zulfī is located in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Az Zulfī the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 262 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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