Bahrain: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Manama – 200,000
The capital city and financial center of Bahrain.


2. Riffa – 195,000
Residential city divided into East and West Riffa.


3. Hamad Town – 125,000
Planned community developed in the 1980s.


4. Muharraq – 100,000
Historic island city and former capital.


5. A’ali – 50,000
City known for its ancient burial mounds.


6. Isa Town – 40,000
Educational and administrative center.


7. Sitra – 38,000
Industrial island with oil facilities.


8. Budaiya – 36,000
Green village area turned into a residential suburb.


9. Jidhafs – 32,000
Urban area near Manama.


10. Zallaq – 20,000
Coastal village near the Bahrain International Circuit.

The above is subject to change.

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