Ḩamāh Population 2026
Ḩamāh has a population of 460,602, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 1.7% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
460,602
Rank in Syria
#6
Coordinates
35.13°N, 36.76°E
~270 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hama
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| As Salamīyah | 94,887 | #18 |
| Maşyāf | 32,262 | #49 |
| Şūrān | 30,716 | #54 |
| Ţayyibat al Imām | 29,259 | #62 |
| Ḩalfāyā | 23,403 | #78 |
| Kafr Zaytā | 21,845 | #81 |
| Maharda | 17,578 | #87 |
Cities near Ḩamāh
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~15 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~18 km away
- Ḩalfāyā23,403 people · ~20 km away
- Maharda17,578 people · ~21 km away
- Ar Rastan53,152 people · ~23 km away
- As Salamīyah94,887 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ḩamāh?
Ḩamāh has a population of 460,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ḩamāh in?
Ḩamāh is located in Hama, Syria.
Is Ḩamāh the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 185 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.