Ranyah Population 2026
Ranyah has a population of 45,942, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in 'Asir Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,942
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#48
Coordinates
21.25°N, 42.85°E
~920 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
551 km
342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in 'Asir Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Khamis Mushait | 387,553 | #13 |
| Abha | 210,886 | #19 |
| Sabt Alalayah | 100,000 | #28 |
| Qal‘at Bīshah | 81,828 | #34 |
| Bariq | 75,351 | #36 |
| An Nimas | 24,153 | #77 |
| Sarāt ‘Abīdah | 19,855 | #88 |
Cities near Ranyah
- Al Khurmah28,491 people · ~112 km away
- Turabah23,235 people · ~126 km away
- Qal‘at Bīshah81,828 people · ~141 km away
- Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~163 km away
- Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~164 km away
- Al Bahah88,419 people · ~199 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ranyah?
Ranyah has a population of 45,942 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Ranyah in?
Ranyah is located in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Ranyah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 551 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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