Umm Al Quwain City Population 2026

Umm Al Quwain City has a population of 59,098, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Umm Al Quwain. Roughly 0.5% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Umm Al Quwain City (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

59,098

Rank in United Arab Emirates

#17

Coordinates

25.56°N, 55.56°E

~2 m elevation · Asia/Dubai

Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)

170 km

106 miles, straight line

Cities near Umm Al Quwain City

Ajman490,035 people · ~20 km away
Halwan19,389 people · ~28 km away
Al Sajaah53,079 people · ~29 km away
Sharjah1,800,000 people · ~29 km away
Bur Dubai18,698 people · ~43 km away
Adh Dhayd20,165 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Umm Al Quwain City?

Umm Al Quwain City has a population of 59,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.

What region is Umm Al Quwain City in?

Umm Al Quwain City is located in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.

Is Umm Al Quwain City the capital of United Arab Emirates?

No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 170 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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