Dayr Ḩāfir Population 2026
Dayr Ḩāfir has a population of 28,905, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,905
Rank in Syria
#65
Coordinates
36.16°N, 37.71°E
~349 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aleppo
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 2,098,210 | #1 |
| Al Bāb | 130,745 | #11 |
| Manbij | 99,497 | #16 |
| I‘zāz | 66,138 | #21 |
| As Safīrah | 63,708 | #23 |
| Kabbasin | 51,230 | #29 |
| ‘Ayn al ‘Arab | 50,000 | #32 |
| ‘Afrīn | 48,693 | #35 |
Cities near Dayr Ḩāfir
FAQ
What is the population of Dayr Ḩāfir?
Dayr Ḩāfir has a population of 28,905 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Dayr Ḩāfir in?
Dayr Ḩāfir is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is Dayr Ḩāfir the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 321 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.