‘Irbīn Population 2026
‘Irbīn has a population of 42,474, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Rif-dimashq. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,474
Rank in Syria
#38
Coordinates
33.54°N, 36.37°E
~688 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rif-dimashq
Cities near ‘Irbīn
FAQ
What is the population of ‘Irbīn?
‘Irbīn has a population of 42,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Syria.
What region is ‘Irbīn in?
‘Irbīn is located in Rif-dimashq, Syria.
Is ‘Irbīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 8 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.