Kafr Takhārīm Population 2026
Kafr Takhārīm has a population of 22,436, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,436
Rank in Syria
#79
Coordinates
36.12°N, 36.52°E
~469 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
291 km
181 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 |
| Jisr ash Shughūr | 39,311 | #41 |
| Saraqib | 34,231 | #47 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
Cities near Kafr Takhārīm
- Salqīn31,608 people · ~6 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~18 km away
- Idlib128,840 people · ~23 km away
- Binnish30,354 people · ~25 km away
- Ad Dānā21,987 people · ~25 km away
- Jisr ash Shughūr39,311 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kafr Takhārīm?
Kafr Takhārīm has a population of 22,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Kafr Takhārīm in?
Kafr Takhārīm is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Kafr Takhārīm the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 291 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.