Ha'il Population 2026
Ha'il has a population of 605,930, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Ha'il Region. Roughly 1.7% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
605,930
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#10
Coordinates
27.52°N, 41.69°E
~1,002 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
593 km
368 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ha'il Region
Cities near Ha'il
- Baq‘ā’19,659 people · ~81 km away
- Turubah28,279 people · ~146 km away
- ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’15,619 people · ~223 km away
- Riyāḑ al Khabrā’25,588 people · ~246 km away
- Al Bukayrīyah43,229 people · ~248 km away
- Al Khabrā’16,906 people · ~251 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ha'il?
Ha'il has a population of 605,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Ha'il in?
Ha'il is located in Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Ha'il the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 593 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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