Al Shamkhah City Population 2026

Al Shamkhah City has a population of 61,710, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Abu Dhabi. Roughly 0.5% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.

Abu DhabiAl Shamkhah City
Location of Al Shamkhah City (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
61,710
Rank in United Arab Emirates
#16
Coordinates
24.39°N, 54.71°E
~34 m elevation · Asia/Dubai
Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)
32 km
20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Abu Dhabi

CityPopulationRank in United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi1,807,000#2
Al Ain City846,747#4
Musaffah243,341#7
Khalifah A City85,374#11
Mohammed Bin Zayed City85,000#12
Bani Yas City80,498#14
Zayed City63,482#15
Ar Ruways25,000#26

Cities near Al Shamkhah City

FAQ

What is the population of Al Shamkhah City?
Al Shamkhah City has a population of 61,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.
What region is Al Shamkhah City in?
Al Shamkhah City is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Is Al Shamkhah City the capital of United Arab Emirates?
No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 32 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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