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Riyadh, Riyadh Region

Saudi Arabia

National capital24.6877° N, 46.7219° E

Riyadh is a national capital situated in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Its population is 4,205,961.

Population4,205,961
ProvinceRiyadh Region
Coordinates24.6877° N, 46.7219° E
CountrySaudi Arabia
Rank in Saudi Arabia#2 of 5,116

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Nearest Airports

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Military Airport

SA-0058Local

20.7 km away

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Khashm Alan Air Base

SA-0057Local

21.2 km away

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King Salman Air Base

SA-0094Regional

25.5 km away

About Riyadh

Riyadh is situated at 24.69° N, 46.72° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the Riyadh Region region of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh occupies position #2 by population in Saudi Arabia, with 4,205,961 inhabitants across 5,116 registered cities.

Cities in Riyadh Region

Within the Riyadh Region region of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh stands alongside cities like Al Kharj, Az Zulfī, Ad Dir‘īyah. Riyadh has 4,205,961 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is SA-0058.

Al Kharj425,300Az Zulfī125,000Ad Dir‘īyah61,609Ad Dawādimī54,474Afif45,525‘Irqah42,179Ad Dilam35,371Shaqra32,215Laylá29,698Rumāḩ25,031

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Riyadh, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Az Zahrā’Neighborhood
0.8 km
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Aḑ ḐubbāţNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Al WizārātNeighborhood
1.3 km
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As SulaymānīyahNeighborhood
1.8 km
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As SalāmahNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Al MalazzNeighborhood
2.9 km
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JarīrNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Al MalazNeighborhood
3.5 km
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Ar RabwahNeighborhood
3.5 km
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Al Murabba‘Neighborhood
3.7 km
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Al ‘UlayyāNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Al Malik ‘Abd al ‘AzīzNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Al Mu’tamarātNeighborhood
4.1 km
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An NamūdhajīyahNeighborhood
4.3 km
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Al ‘AmalNeighborhood
4.4 km
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Aş ŞafāNeighborhood
4.9 km
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Al Malik ‘Abd AllāhNeighborhood
5.2 km
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ThulaymNeighborhood
5.3 km
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Al FūţahNeighborhood
5.3 km
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Şalāḩ ad DīnNeighborhood
5.5 km

Universities in Riyadh

Riyadh is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Alfaisal University2002——
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Al Malaz Campus1984——
King Saud University1957——
Riyadh University of Arts2026——
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Largest cities in Saudi Arabia

#1 Jeddah4,697,000#2 Riyadh4,205,961#3 Makkah1,578,722#4 Madinah1,300,000#5 Dammam1,252,523
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Riyadh?

Riyadh has a population of 4,205,961. It ranks #2 in Saudi Arabia by population.

What province or state is Riyadh in?

Riyadh is located in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

Where is Riyadh located?

Riyadh is located at coordinates 24.69° N, 46.72° E in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

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