Hajīn Population 2026
Hajīn has a population of 29,237, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Deir ez-Zor. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,237
Rank in Syria
#63
Coordinates
34.70°N, 40.83°E
~182 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
438 km
272 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Deir ez-Zor
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Deir ez-Zor | 271,800 | #9 |
| Ālbū Kamāl | 57,572 | #25 |
| Al Mayādīn | 54,534 | #27 |
| Subaykhān | 25,514 | #74 |
Cities near Hajīn
- Subaykhān25,514 people · ~27 km away
- Ālbū Kamāl57,572 people · ~28 km away
- Al Mayādīn54,534 people · ~50 km away
- Deir ez-Zor271,800 people · ~95 km away
- Al Ḩasakah422,445 people · ~201 km away
- Ar Raqqah531,952 people · ~217 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hajīn?
Hajīn has a population of 29,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Hajīn in?
Hajīn is located in Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
Is Hajīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 438 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.