Aleppo Population 2026
Aleppo has a population of 2,098,210, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 7.9% of Syria's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
2,098,210
Rank in Syria
#1
Coordinates
36.20°N, 37.16°E
~401 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
310 km
193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aleppo
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ‘Afrīn | 48,693 | #35 |
| Tādif | 34,670 | #46 |
Cities near Aleppo
FAQ
What is the population of Aleppo?
Aleppo has a population of 2,098,210 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Aleppo in?
Aleppo is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is Aleppo the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 310 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.