Khān Shaykhūn Population 2026
Khān Shaykhūn has a population of 48,975, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,975
Rank in Syria
#34
Coordinates
35.44°N, 36.65°E
~376 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
217 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Idlib
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Idlib | 128,840 | #12 |
| 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 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Khān Shaykhūn
- Kafr Zaytā21,845 people · ~9 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~19 km away
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~20 km away
- Kafranbel45,652 people · ~21 km away
- Ḩalfāyā23,403 people · ~21 km away
- Maharda17,578 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khān Shaykhūn?
Khān Shaykhūn has a population of 48,975 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Khān Shaykhūn in?
Khān Shaykhūn is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Khān Shaykhūn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 217 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.