‘Ayn al ‘Arab Population 2026
‘Ayn al ‘Arab has a population of 50,000, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,000
Rank in Syria
#32
Coordinates
36.89°N, 38.35°E
~514 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
420 km
261 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of ‘Ayn al ‘Arab?
‘Ayn al ‘Arab has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Syria.
What region is ‘Ayn al ‘Arab in?
‘Ayn al ‘Arab is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is ‘Ayn al ‘Arab the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 420 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.