Turaif Population 2026

Turaif has a population of 40,819, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Northern Borders Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,819

Rank in Saudi Arabia

#53

Coordinates

31.67°N, 38.66°E

~827 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

1,107 km

687 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Borders Region

City	Population	Rank in Saudi Arabia
Arar	148,540	#23
Ţurayf	66,014	#42

Cities near Turaif

Ţurayf66,014 people · ~0 km away
Qurayyat102,903 people · ~131 km away
Ţubarjal40,019 people · ~137 km away
Arar148,540 people · ~238 km away
Sakakah128,332 people · ~240 km away
Tabuk667,000 people · ~416 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Turaif?

Turaif has a population of 40,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Turaif in?

Turaif is located in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Turaif the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 1,107 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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