Ad Dānā Population 2026
Ad Dānā has a population of 21,987, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,987
Rank in Syria
#80
Coordinates
36.21°N, 36.77°E
~400 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
304 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Idlib
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Idlib | 128,840 | #12 |
| Khān Shaykhūn | 48,975 | #34 |
| Kafranbel | 45,652 | #37 |
| Jisr ash Shughūr | 39,311 | #41 |
| Saraqib | 34,231 | #47 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
Cities near Ad Dānā
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~24 km away
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~25 km away
- Binnish30,354 people · ~29 km away
- Salqīn31,608 people · ~30 km away
- Idlib128,840 people · ~34 km away
- ‘Afrīn48,693 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ad Dānā?
Ad Dānā has a population of 21,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ad Dānā in?
Ad Dānā is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Ad Dānā the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 304 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.