Sabt Alalayah Population 2026
Sabt Alalayah has a population of 100,000, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in 'Asir Region. Roughly 0.3% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,000
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#28
Coordinates
19.58°N, 41.96°E
~2,800 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
750 km
466 miles, straight line
Other big cities in 'Asir Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Khamis Mushait | 387,553 | #13 |
| Abha | 210,886 | #19 |
| Qal‘at Bīshah | 81,828 | #34 |
| Bariq | 75,351 | #36 |
| Ranyah | 45,942 | #48 |
| An Nimas | 24,153 | #77 |
| Sarāt ‘Abīdah | 19,855 | #88 |
Cities near Sabt Alalayah
- An Nimas24,153 people · ~51 km away
- Baljurashi51,787 people · ~53 km away
- Al Bahah88,419 people · ~71 km away
- Bariq75,351 people · ~72 km away
- Qal‘at Bīshah81,828 people · ~82 km away
- Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sabt Alalayah?
Sabt Alalayah has a population of 100,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Sabt Alalayah in?
Sabt Alalayah is located in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Sabt Alalayah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 750 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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