Kafranbel Population 2026
Kafranbel has a population of 45,652, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,652
Rank in Syria
#37
Coordinates
35.61°N, 36.56°E
~643 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Idlib
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Idlib | 128,840 | #12 |
| Khān Shaykhūn | 48,975 | #34 |
| Jisr ash Shughūr | 39,311 | #41 |
| Saraqib | 34,231 | #47 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Kafranbel
- Khān Shaykhūn48,975 people · ~21 km away
- Kafr Zaytā21,845 people · ~27 km away
- Jisr ash Shughūr39,311 people · ~31 km away
- Saraqib34,231 people · ~35 km away
- Idlib128,840 people · ~36 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kafranbel?
Kafranbel has a population of 45,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Kafranbel in?
Kafranbel is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Kafranbel the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 235 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.