Jounieh Population 2026

Jounieh has a population of 96,315, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Mount Lebanon. Roughly 1.6% of Lebanon's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Beirut, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jounieh (capital Beirut shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

96,315

Rank in Lebanon

Coordinates

33.98°N, 35.62°E

~40 m elevation · Asia/Beirut

Distance to capital (Beirut)

14 km

9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mount Lebanon

City	Population	Rank in Lebanon
Aley	130,000	#5
Byblos	20,784	#16

Cities near Jounieh

Beirut1,916,100 people · ~14 km away
Byblos20,784 people · ~16 km away
Aley130,000 people · ~20 km away
Zahlé78,145 people · ~30 km away
Chmistâr30,000 people · ~37 km away
Bsharri20,000 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jounieh?

Jounieh has a population of 96,315 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Lebanon.

What region is Jounieh in?

Jounieh is located in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.

Is Jounieh the capital of Lebanon?

No, the capital of Lebanon is Beirut, about 14 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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