Turabah Population 2026

Turabah has a population of 23,235, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Mecca Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 202× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,235

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#80

Coordinates

21.21°N, 41.63°E

~1,164 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

648 km

402 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
Thuwal	26,957	#68

Cities near Turabah

Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~67 km away
Al Khurmah28,491 people · ~88 km away
Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~105 km away
Ranyah45,942 people · ~126 km away
Ta’if688,693 people · ~126 km away
Al Bahah88,419 people · ~135 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Turabah?

Turabah has a population of 23,235 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Turabah in?

Turabah is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Turabah the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 648 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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