Hafar Al-Batin Population 2026
Hafar Al-Batin has a population of 271,642, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.8% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
271,642
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#16
Coordinates
28.43°N, 45.97°E
~310 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
423 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
Cities near Hafar Al-Batin
- Az Zulfī125,000 people · ~263 km away
- Turubah28,279 people · ~299 km away
- Buraydah745,353 people · ~306 km away
- ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’15,619 people · ~316 km away
- Unaizah183,319 people · ~324 km away
- Al Mithnab33,341 people · ~334 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hafar Al-Batin?
Hafar Al-Batin has a population of 271,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Hafar Al-Batin in?
Hafar Al-Batin is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Is Hafar Al-Batin the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 423 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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