Babīlā Population 2026
Babīlā has a population of 50,880, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Rif-dimashq. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,880
Rank in Syria
#31
Coordinates
33.47°N, 36.33°E
~669 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rif-dimashq
Cities near Babīlā
FAQ
What is the population of Babīlā?
Babīlā has a population of 50,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Babīlā in?
Babīlā is located in Rif-dimashq, Syria.
Is Babīlā the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 6 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.