Bahrain's cities at a glance
Bahrain has 4 with more than 100,000 (city-proper figures). The largest is Al Muharraq with 176,583 people, followed by Manama (147,074) and Madīnat Ḩamad (133,550). The three largest cities together hold about 27.1% of the country's 1.7 million people.
The capital, Manama, is the 2nd largest city with 147,074 people — Al Muharraq is 1.2× larger.
By region, the most large cities are in Southern Governorate (3).
Country-level figures — live population, births and deaths, growth, density and history — are on the Bahrain population page; provinces, terrain, rivers and society maps are in the Bahrain atlas.
Bahrain cities by population
| # | City | Region | Population | Share of Bahrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Muharraq | Muharraq | 176,583 | 10.5% |
| 2 | ManamaCapital | Manama | 147,074 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Madīnat Ḩamad | Northern | 133,550 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Ar Rifā‘ | Southern Governorate | 115,495 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Dār Kulayb | Southern Governorate | 65,466 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Madīnat ‘Īsá | Southern Governorate | 38,090 | 2.3% |
Cities with 300,000 or more people link to their own page. The list keeps every city of 100,000+ and at least the 30 largest places of the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest city in Bahrain?
Al Muharraq, with about 176,583 inhabitants (city proper). It is larger than the capital, Manama (147,074).
What is the capital of Bahrain?
Manama — population 147,074, the 2nd largest city in the country.
How many cities in Bahrain have over one million people?
None — the largest, Al Muharraq, has 176,583 people.
Are these metropolitan-area populations?
No. They are city-proper figures (the administrative city) from GeoNames, based on the latest census or official estimate. Metropolitan areas, which include suburbs and satellite towns, are larger — often several times larger for the biggest cities.
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Glostats. (2026). Largest Cities in Bahrain 2026: Population Ranking. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/bahrain/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/bahrain/">Largest Cities in Bahrain 2026: Population Ranking</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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