Al Qāmishlī Population 2026
Al Qāmishlī has a population of 184,231, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Al-Hasakah. Roughly 0.7% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
184,231
Rank in Syria
#10
Coordinates
37.05°N, 41.23°E
~454 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
597 km
371 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al-Hasakah
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ḩasakah | 422,445 | #8 |
| ‘Āmūdā | 26,821 | #67 |
| Al Mālikīyah | 26,311 | #68 |
| Ad Darbāsīyah | 21,481 | #83 |
Cities near Al Qāmishlī
- ‘Āmūdā26,821 people · ~27 km away
- Ad Darbāsīyah21,481 people · ~51 km away
- Al Ḩasakah422,445 people · ~75 km away
- Al Mālikīyah26,311 people · ~82 km away
- Deir ez-Zor271,800 people · ~214 km away
- Ar Raqqah531,952 people · ~233 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qāmishlī?
Al Qāmishlī has a population of 184,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Al Qāmishlī in?
Al Qāmishlī is located in Al-Hasakah, Syria.
Is Al Qāmishlī the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 597 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.