Najrān Population 2026
Najrān has a population of 505,652, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Najran Region. Roughly 1.4% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
505,652
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#11
Coordinates
17.49°N, 44.13°E
~1,310 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
844 km
524 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Najran Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mash‘ilīyah | 23,252 | #79 |
Cities near Najrān
- Al Mash‘ilīyah23,252 people · ~46 km away
- Fayfā’29,793 people · ~108 km away
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah19,855 people · ~125 km away
- Ḑamad26,079 people · ~149 km away
- Abū ‘Arīsh69,632 people · ~149 km away
- Şāmitah26,945 people · ~161 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Najrān?
Najrān has a population of 505,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Najrān in?
Najrān is located in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Najrān the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 844 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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