Thuwal Population 2026

Thuwal has a population of 26,957, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Mecca Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 174× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.

Location of Thuwal (capital Riyadh shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,957

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#68

Coordinates

22.28°N, 39.11°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

821 km

510 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mecca Region

City	Population	Rank in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah	4,697,000	#1
Makkah	1,578,722	#3
Ta’if	688,693	#8
Rābigh	72,928	#37
Ash Shafā	72,190	#38
Al Līth	72,000	#39
Al Khurmah	28,491	#65
Turabah	23,235	#80

Cities near Thuwal

Rābigh72,928 people · ~58 km away
Jeddah4,697,000 people · ~88 km away
Al Jumūm22,207 people · ~95 km away
Makkah1,578,722 people · ~120 km away
Badr Ḩunayn27,257 people · ~170 km away
Ta’if688,693 people · ~175 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Thuwal?

Thuwal has a population of 26,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Thuwal in?

Thuwal is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Thuwal the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 821 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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