Jericho Population 2026
Jericho has a population of 19,783, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.3% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,783
Rank in Palestine
#31
Coordinates
31.87°N, 35.45°E
~-233 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Jericho
- Ma‘ale Adummim38,193 people · ~17 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~20 km away
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd24,838 people · ~20 km away
- Bayt Ḩanīnā27,000 people · ~22 km away
- Shu‘fāţ35,000 people · ~22 km away
- ‘Aţārūt25,595 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jericho?
Jericho has a population of 19,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Jericho in?
Jericho is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Jericho the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
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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