Ar Raqqah Population 2026
Ar Raqqah has a population of 531,952, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Raqqa. Roughly 2.0% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
531,952
Rank in Syria
#5
Coordinates
35.95°N, 39.01°E
~259 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
368 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Raqqa
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Tabqa | 87,880 | #19 |
Cities near Ar Raqqah
- Al-Tabqa87,880 people · ~43 km away
- Manbij99,497 people · ~114 km away
- Dayr Ḩāfir28,905 people · ~119 km away
- ‘Ayn al ‘Arab50,000 people · ~120 km away
- Deir ez-Zor271,800 people · ~123 km away
- Tādif34,670 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah has a population of 531,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ar Raqqah in?
Ar Raqqah is located in Raqqa, Syria.
Is Ar Raqqah the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 368 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.