Largest Cities in Eastern Province

Top 33 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Saudi Arabia · Eastern Province

Largest Cities — Eastern Province

1 Dammam 1,252,523

2 Al Hufūf 293,179

3 Al Mubarraz 290,802

4 Hafar Al-Batin 271,642

5 Thuqbah 248,888

6 Al Jubayl 237,274

7 Khobar 165,799

8 Dhahran 99,540

9 Al Qaţīf 98,259

10 Tārūt 85,371

11 Sayhāt 66,702

12 Al Khafjī 54,857

13 Şafwá 45,876

14 Raḩīmah 41,188

15 Abqaiq 29,474

16 Al ‘Awwāmīyah 26,276

17 Aţ Ţaraf 21,386

18 Qaisumah 20,685

19 ‘Inak 20,038

20 Al Baţţālīyah 16,606

21 Al Munayzilah 16,296

22 Al Qurayn 12,013

23 Umm as Sāhik 11,813

24 Al Awjām 11,460

25 Al Qārah 9,106

26 Al Jafr 8,715

27 At Tūbī 7,740

28 As Saffānīyah 7,014

29 Al Markaz 6,464

30 Al Muţayrifī 5,962

31 Al Ju‘aymah 5,500

32 Julayjilah 5,359

33 Mulayjah 5,247

The largest cities in Eastern Province represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dammam leads with a population of 1,252,523, followed by Al Hufūf and Al Mubarraz. 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. 06 dominates the top 10 with 10 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. Dammam's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,357,034.

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