Ar Rastan Population 2026
Ar Rastan has a population of 53,152, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Homs. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,152
Rank in Syria
#28
Coordinates
34.93°N, 36.73°E
~411 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homs
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Homs | 775,404 | #3 |
| Tadmur | 51,015 | #30 |
| Al Quşayr | 41,062 | #39 |
| Tallbīsah | 38,491 | #43 |
| Al Qaryatayn | 31,748 | #51 |
| Tallkalakh | 29,754 | #59 |
| Kafr Lāhā | 21,819 | #82 |
Cities near Ar Rastan
- Tallbīsah38,491 people · ~10 km away
- Kafr Lāhā21,819 people · ~22 km away
- Homs775,404 people · ~23 km away
- Ḩamāh460,602 people · ~23 km away
- As Salamīyah94,887 people · ~31 km away
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Rastan?
Ar Rastan has a population of 53,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ar Rastan in?
Ar Rastan is located in Homs, Syria.
Is Ar Rastan the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 163 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.