Kafr Zaytā Population 2026
Kafr Zaytā has a population of 21,845, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,845
Rank in Syria
#81
Coordinates
35.37°N, 36.60°E
~316 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
209 km
130 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hama
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ḩamāh | 460,602 | #6 |
| As Salamīyah | 94,887 | #18 |
| Maşyāf | 32,262 | #49 |
| Şūrān | 30,716 | #54 |
| Ţayyibat al Imām | 29,259 | #62 |
| Ḩalfāyā | 23,403 | #78 |
| Maharda | 17,578 | #87 |
Cities near Kafr Zaytā
- Khān Shaykhūn48,975 people · ~9 km away
- Ḩalfāyā23,403 people · ~13 km away
- Maharda17,578 people · ~14 km away
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~16 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~16 km away
- Kafranbel45,652 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kafr Zaytā?
Kafr Zaytā has a population of 21,845 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Kafr Zaytā in?
Kafr Zaytā is located in Hama, Syria.
Is Kafr Zaytā the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 209 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.