Jisr ash Shughūr Population 2026
Jisr ash Shughūr has a population of 39,311, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,311
Rank in Syria
#41
Coordinates
35.81°N, 36.32°E
~163 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
256 km
159 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Idlib
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Idlib | 128,840 | #12 |
| Khān Shaykhūn | 48,975 | #34 |
| Kafranbel | 45,652 | #37 |
| Saraqib | 34,231 | #47 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Jisr ash Shughūr
- Idlib128,840 people · ~31 km away
- Kafranbel45,652 people · ~31 km away
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~38 km away
- Salqīn31,608 people · ~38 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~39 km away
- Binnish30,354 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jisr ash Shughūr?
Jisr ash Shughūr has a population of 39,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Jisr ash Shughūr in?
Jisr ash Shughūr is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Jisr ash Shughūr the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 256 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.