‘Afrīn Population 2026
‘Afrīn has a population of 48,693, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,693
Rank in Syria
#35
Coordinates
36.51°N, 36.87°E
~229 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aleppo
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 2,098,210 | #1 |
| Al Bāb | 130,745 | #11 |
| Manbij | 99,497 | #16 |
| I‘zāz | 66,138 | #21 |
| As Safīrah | 63,708 | #23 |
| Kabbasin | 51,230 | #29 |
| ‘Ayn al ‘Arab | 50,000 | #32 |
| Tādif | 34,670 | #46 |
Cities near ‘Afrīn
- I‘zāz66,138 people · ~18 km away
- Ad Dānā21,987 people · ~34 km away
- Aleppo2,098,210 people · ~43 km away
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~54 km away
- Salqīn31,608 people · ~56 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of ‘Afrīn?
‘Afrīn has a population of 48,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Syria.
What region is ‘Afrīn in?
‘Afrīn is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is ‘Afrīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 338 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.