Sulţānah Population 2026
Sulţānah has a population of 946,697, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Medina Region. Roughly 2.7% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
946,697
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#6
Coordinates
24.49°N, 39.59°E
~597 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
722 km
448 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Medina Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Madinah | 1,300,000 | #4 |
| Yanbu | 200,161 | #20 |
| Al-`Ula | 32,413 | #59 |
| Badr Ḩunayn | 27,257 | #67 |
| Mahd adh Dhahab | 20,272 | #85 |
Cities near Sulţānah
- Madinah1,300,000 people · ~4 km away
- Badr Ḩunayn27,257 people · ~113 km away
- Yanbu200,161 people · ~161 km away
- Mahd adh Dhahab20,272 people · ~172 km away
- Rābigh72,928 people · ~197 km away
- Umluj33,874 people · ~241 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sulţānah?
Sulţānah has a population of 946,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Sulţānah in?
Sulţānah is located in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Sulţānah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 722 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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