Homs Population 2026
Homs has a population of 775,404, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Homs. Roughly 2.9% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
775,404
Rank in Syria
#3
Coordinates
34.72°N, 36.73°E
~508 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
141 km
88 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homs
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ar Rastan | 53,152 | #28 |
| Tadmur | 51,015 | #30 |
| Al Quşayr | 41,062 | #39 |
| Tallbīsah | 38,491 | #43 |
| Al Qaryatayn | 31,748 | #51 |
| Tallkalakh | 29,754 | #59 |
| Kafr Lāhā | 21,819 | #82 |
Cities near Homs
- Tallbīsah38,491 people · ~13 km away
- Ar Rastan53,152 people · ~23 km away
- Al Quşayr41,062 people · ~27 km away
- Kafr Lāhā21,819 people · ~28 km away
- Tallkalakh29,754 people · ~43 km away
- As Salamīyah94,887 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Homs?
Homs has a population of 775,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Homs in?
Homs is located in Homs, Syria.
Is Homs the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 141 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.