Laylá Population 2026
Laylá has a population of 29,698, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,698
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#63
Coordinates
22.29°N, 46.72°E
~541 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
266 km
165 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 |
| Az Zulfī | 125,000 | #25 |
| Ad Dawādimī | 86,861 | #32 |
| Afif | 45,525 | #50 |
| Ad Dilam | 35,371 | #56 |
| Shaqra | 32,215 | #60 |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | 30,720 | #61 |
Cities near Laylá
- Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm30,720 people · ~135 km away
- Ad Dilam35,371 people · ~194 km away
- Al Kharj425,300 people · ~216 km away
- Riyadh4,205,961 people · ~266 km away
- Ad Dawādimī86,861 people · ~342 km away
- Shaqra32,215 people · ~360 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laylá?
Laylá has a population of 29,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Laylá in?
Laylá is located in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Laylá the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 266 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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