Al-Tabqa Population 2026
Al-Tabqa has a population of 87,880, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Raqqa. Roughly 0.3% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,880
Rank in Syria
#19
Coordinates
35.84°N, 38.55°E
~342 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
331 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Raqqa
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ar Raqqah | 531,952 | #5 |
Cities near Al-Tabqa
- Ar Raqqah531,952 people · ~43 km away
- Dayr Ḩāfir28,905 people · ~84 km away
- Manbij99,497 people · ~93 km away
- Tādif34,670 people · ~108 km away
- As Safīrah63,708 people · ~109 km away
- Al Bāb130,745 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-Tabqa?
Al-Tabqa has a population of 87,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Al-Tabqa in?
Al-Tabqa is located in Raqqa, Syria.
Is Al-Tabqa the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 331 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.