Al ‘Aqīq Population 2026
Al ‘Aqīq has a population of 19,269, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Al Bahah Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 244× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,269
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#91
Coordinates
20.27°N, 41.66°E
~1,560 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
715 km
444 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Bahah Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Al Bahah | 88,419 | #31 |
| Baljurashi | 51,787 | #46 |
| Al ‘Aqīq | 19,269 | #90 |
Cities near Al ‘Aqīq
- Al Bahah88,419 people · ~36 km away
- Baljurashi51,787 people · ~47 km away
- Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~49 km away
- Sabt Alalayah100,000 people · ~84 km away
- Qal‘at Bīshah81,828 people · ~103 km away
- Turabah23,235 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al ‘Aqīq?
Al ‘Aqīq has a population of 19,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Al ‘Aqīq in?
Al ‘Aqīq is located in Al Bahah Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Al ‘Aqīq the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 715 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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