Burj Islām Population 2026
Burj Islām has a population of 30,000, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Latakia. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,000
Rank in Syria
#58
Coordinates
35.67°N, 35.80°E
~75 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
245 km
152 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Burj Islām?
Burj Islām has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Burj Islām in?
Burj Islām is located in Latakia, Syria.
Is Burj Islām the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 245 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.