Al Bāb Population 2026
Al Bāb has a population of 130,745, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 0.5% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
130,745
Rank in Syria
#11
Coordinates
36.37°N, 37.52°E
~460 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
337 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aleppo
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 2,098,210 | #1 |
| Manbij | 99,497 | #16 |
| I‘zāz | 66,138 | #21 |
| As Safīrah | 63,708 | #23 |
| Kabbasin | 51,230 | #29 |
| ‘Ayn al ‘Arab | 50,000 | #32 |
| ‘Afrīn | 48,693 | #35 |
| Tādif | 34,670 | #46 |
Cities near Al Bāb
- Tādif34,670 people · ~3 km away
- Kabbasin51,230 people · ~8 km away
- Dayr Ḩāfir28,905 people · ~29 km away
- As Safīrah63,708 people · ~35 km away
- Aleppo2,098,210 people · ~37 km away
- Manbij99,497 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Bāb?
Al Bāb has a population of 130,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Al Bāb in?
Al Bāb is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is Al Bāb the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 337 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.