Largest Cities in Palestinian Territory

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Palestinian Territory Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Palestinian Territory

Largest Cities - Palestinian Territory

1 Gaza GZ 749,100
2 East Jerusalem WE 236,000
3 Hebron WE 215,452
4 Khān Yūnis GZ 205,125
5 Nablus WE 177,638
6 Jabālyā GZ 172,704
7 Rafaḩ GZ 171,889
8 Ţūlkarm WE 92,272
9 Bayt Lāhyā GZ 89,838
10 Dayr Qiddīs WE 76,374
11 Yaţţā WE 63,511
12 Battir WE 56,746
13 Janīn WE 49,908
14 Dayr al Balaḩ GZ 49,751
15 Al Bīrah WE 49,657
16 Ramallah WE 43,880
17 Qalqīlyah WE 41,739
18 Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah WE 41,541
19 Banī Suhaylā GZ 41,439
20 Ma‘ale Adummim WE 38,193
21 Bayt Ḩānūn GZ 37,392
22 An Nuşayrāt GZ 36,123
23 Bethlehem WE 36,000
24 Old City WE 36,000
25 Al Burayj GZ 35,000
26 Al Qarārah GZ 29,004
27 Ḩalḩūl WE 27,031
28 Bayt Ḩanīnā WE 27,000
29 ‘Abasān al Kabīrah GZ 26,767
30 As Samū‘ WE 26,011
31 Qalandiyā WE 25,595
32 ‘Aţārūt WE 25,595
33 Surif City WE 25,242
34 Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd WE 24,838
35 Banī Na‘īm WE 24,628
36 Qabāţīyah WE 24,439
37 Az Zuwāydah GZ 23,841
38 Jericho WE 23,220
39 Ţūbās WE 22,000
40 Al ‘Ayzarīyah WE 21,175
41 Dūrā WE 20,835
42 Idhnā WE 18,727
43 Givat Zeev WE 18,420
44 Sa‘īr WE 17,775
45 Balāţah WE 17,146
46 ‘Anātā WE 16,919
47 Al Yāmūn WE 16,164
48 Taffūḩ WE 15,800
49 Shokat as-Sufi GZ 15,000
50 Bayt Sāḩūr WE 15,000
51 Shūkat aş Şūfī GZ 15,000
52 Al ‘Ubaydīyah WE 14,460
53 Tarqūmyā WE 14,202
54 Bayt Jālā WE 13,484
55 Bayt Fūrīk WE 13,477
56 Ya‘bad WE 13,477
57 Ash Shuyūkh WE 13,255
58 Wādī al Jawz WE 13,000
59 Baytūnyā WE 12,822
60 Bayt Ūmmar WE 12,238
61 Al Khaḑir WE 11,960
62 Qaffīn WE 11,780
63 Abū Dīs WE 11,753
64 Al Mughrāqah GZ 11,458
65 Sīlat al Ḩārithīyah WE 11,449
66 Khuzā‘ah GZ 11,388
67 Salfīt WE 10,911
68 Efrata WE 10,806
69 Bayt Fajjār WE 10,579
70 Bidyā WE 10,451
71 Bayt ‘Awwā WE 10,436
72 Ţammūn WE 10,119
73 ‘Attīl WE 10,100
74 Qabalān WE 10,000
75 ‘Arrābah WE 9,703
76 Ad Dawḩah WE 9,631
77 Kokhav Ya‘aqov WE 9,524
78 Dayr al Ghuşūn WE 9,187
79 Bayt Ūlā WE 9,159
80 Oranit WE 8,955
81 Baytā al Fawqā WE 8,535
82 Jaba‘ WE 8,391
83 Qaţanah WE 8,218
84 Dhannābah WE 8,193
85 Karney Shomron WE 8,135
86 ‘Anabtā WE 8,077
87 Alfei Menasheh WE 8,000
88 Bal‘ā WE 7,822
89 Bayt Liqyā WE 7,795
90 ‘Azzūn WE 7,727
91 ‘Aqrabā WE 7,707
92 ‘Aşīrah ash Shamālīyah WE 7,475
93 Kafr Rā‘ī WE 7,276
94 Huwara WE 7,263
95 Ḩuwwārah WE 7,263
96 Qibyah WE 7,128
97 ‘Awartā WE 7,054
98 Silwād WE 7,006
99 Khārās WE 6,885
100 Maythalūn WE 6,804

The largest cities in Palestinian Territory represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Gaza leads with a population of 749,100, followed by East Jerusalem and Hebron. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. GZ dominates the top 10 with 5 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Gaza's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. GZ has 5 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 15,000 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,583,315.

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