Latakia Population 2026
Latakia has a population of 709,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Latakia. Roughly 2.7% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 3.0× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
709,000
Rank in Syria
#4
Coordinates
35.53°N, 35.79°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
229 km
142 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Latakia
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Jablah | 65,915 | #22 |
| Burj Islām | 30,000 | #58 |
Cities near Latakia
- Burj Islām30,000 people · ~16 km away
- Jablah65,915 people · ~23 km away
- Bāniyās39,066 people · ~41 km away
- Jisr ash Shughūr39,311 people · ~57 km away
- Kafranbel45,652 people · ~71 km away
- Maşyāf32,262 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Latakia?
Latakia has a population of 709,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Latakia in?
Latakia is located in Latakia, Syria.
Is Latakia the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 229 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.