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Al Aḩmadī overview
Al Aḩmadī (orange) and the other large cities of Kuwait
Al Aḩmadī lies in Kuwait at 29.08°N, 48.08°E, about 70 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kuwait (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Kuwait: the next largest cities are Ḩawallī (164,212), Şabāḩ as Sālim (139,163), Al Farwānīyah (86,525). Together, the three largest cities hold 18.4% of the national population.
The national capital, Kuwait City, is about 34 km away; the nearest large city is Şabāḩ as Sālim, 20 km from Al Aḩmadī.
Kuwait as a whole has a live population of 5,124,482 (+1.4% a year) and ranks #128 of 238 countries — see the Kuwait population page for the full statistics and the Kuwait atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Al Aḩmadī
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Şabāḩ as Sālim Mubārak al Kabīr | 20 km | 139,163 |
| Al Farwānīyah Al Farwaniyah | 25 km | 86,525 |
| Ḩawallī Hawalli | 29 km | 164,212 |
| Ad Dasmah Al Asimah | 33 km | 17,585 |
| Kuwait CityCapital Al Asimah | 34 km | 60,064 |
| Al Jahrā’ Al Jahra Governorate | 50 km | 24,281 |
Largest cities in Kuwait
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Aḩmadī | Al Aḩmadī | 637,411 |
| 2 | Ḩawallī | Hawalli | 164,212 |
| 3 | Şabāḩ as Sālim | Mubārak al Kabīr | 139,163 |
| 4 | Al Farwānīyah | Al Farwaniyah | 86,525 |
| 5 | Kuwait CityCapital | Al Asimah | 60,064 |
| 6 | Al Jahrā’ | Al Jahra Governorate | 24,281 |
| 7 | Ad Dasmah | Al Asimah | 17,585 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Al Aḩmadī?
Al Aḩmadī has about 637,411 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Al Aḩmadī the capital of Kuwait?
No. The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City (60,064 people), about 34 km away. Al Aḩmadī is the largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Al Aḩmadī compared with the rest of Kuwait?
Its 637,411 residents are 12.4% of the 5,124,482 people living in Kuwait today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Al Aḩmadī?
In Kuwait, at latitude 29.08 and longitude 48.08, 70 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Şabāḩ as Sālim (20 km), Al Farwānīyah (25 km), Ḩawallī (29 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Al Aḩmadī Population 2026 — Kuwait. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/kuwait/al-ahmadi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/kuwait/al-ahmadi/">Al Aḩmadī Population 2026 — Kuwait</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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