As Salamīyah Population 2026
As Salamīyah has a population of 94,887, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 0.4% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,887
Rank in Syria
#18
Coordinates
35.01°N, 37.05°E
~461 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
181 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hama
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ḩamāh | 460,602 | #6 |
| Maşyāf | 32,262 | #49 |
| Şūrān | 30,716 | #54 |
| Ţayyibat al Imām | 29,259 | #62 |
| Ḩalfāyā | 23,403 | #78 |
| Kafr Zaytā | 21,845 | #81 |
| Maharda | 17,578 | #87 |
Cities near As Salamīyah
FAQ
What is the population of As Salamīyah?
As Salamīyah has a population of 94,887 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Syria.
What region is As Salamīyah in?
As Salamīyah is located in Hama, Syria.
Is As Salamīyah the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 181 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.