Al Qaryatayn Population 2026
Al Qaryatayn has a population of 31,748, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Homs. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,748
Rank in Syria
#51
Coordinates
34.23°N, 37.24°E
~745 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
119 km
74 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homs
Cities near Al Qaryatayn
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qaryatayn?
Al Qaryatayn has a population of 31,748 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Al Qaryatayn in?
Al Qaryatayn is located in Homs, Syria.
Is Al Qaryatayn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 119 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.