Bājil Population 2026
Bājil has a population of 48,218, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Al Hudaydah. Roughly 0.1% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,218
Rank in Yemen
#12
Coordinates
15.06°N, 43.29°E
~191 m elevation · Asia/Aden
Distance to capital (Sanaa)
104 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Hudaydah
| City | Population | Rank in Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ḩudaydah | 734,699 | #5 |
| Zabīd | 52,590 | #10 |
| Bayt al Faqīh | 34,204 | #17 |
Cities near Bājil
- Al Ḩudaydah734,699 people · ~46 km away
- Bayt al Faqīh34,204 people · ~60 km away
- Ḩajjah43,549 people · ~78 km away
- Zabīd52,590 people · ~96 km away
- ‘Amrān90,792 people · ~97 km away
- Sanaa1,937,451 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bājil?
Bājil has a population of 48,218 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Yemen.
What region is Bājil in?
Bājil is located in Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Is Bājil the capital of Yemen?
No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 104 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.