Qal‘at Bīshah Population 2026
Qal‘at Bīshah has a population of 81,828, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in 'Asir Region. Roughly 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,828
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#34
Coordinates
20.00°N, 42.61°E
~1,168 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
671 km
417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in 'Asir Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Khamis Mushait | 387,553 | #13 |
| Abha | 210,886 | #19 |
| Sabt Alalayah | 100,000 | #28 |
| Bariq | 75,351 | #36 |
| Ranyah | 45,942 | #48 |
| An Nimas | 24,153 | #77 |
| Sarāt ‘Abīdah | 19,855 | #88 |
Cities near Qal‘at Bīshah
- Sabt Alalayah100,000 people · ~82 km away
- Al ‘Aqīq19,269 people · ~103 km away
- An Nimas24,153 people · ~108 km away
- Baljurashi51,787 people · ~111 km away
- Al Bahah88,419 people · ~119 km away
- Bariq75,351 people · ~139 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qal‘at Bīshah?
Qal‘at Bīshah has a population of 81,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Qal‘at Bīshah in?
Qal‘at Bīshah is located in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Qal‘at Bīshah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 671 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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