Ḩalfāyā Population 2026
Ḩalfāyā has a population of 23,403, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,403
Rank in Syria
#78
Coordinates
35.26°N, 36.61°E
~301 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
197 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hama
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ḩamāh | 460,602 | #6 |
| As Salamīyah | 94,887 | #18 |
| Maşyāf | 32,262 | #49 |
| Şūrān | 30,716 | #54 |
| Ţayyibat al Imām | 29,259 | #62 |
| Kafr Zaytā | 21,845 | #81 |
| Maharda | 17,578 | #87 |
Cities near Ḩalfāyā
- Maharda17,578 people · ~3 km away
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~10 km away
- Kafr Zaytā21,845 people · ~13 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~13 km away
- Ḩamāh460,602 people · ~20 km away
- Khān Shaykhūn48,975 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ḩalfāyā?
Ḩalfāyā has a population of 23,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ḩalfāyā in?
Ḩalfāyā is located in Hama, Syria.
Is Ḩalfāyā the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 197 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.