Ma‘arratmişrīn Population 2026
Ma‘arratmişrīn has a population of 32,163, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,163
Rank in Syria
#50
Coordinates
36.01°N, 36.67°E
~339 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
280 km
174 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 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Ma‘arratmişrīn
FAQ
What is the population of Ma‘arratmişrīn?
Ma‘arratmişrīn has a population of 32,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ma‘arratmişrīn in?
Ma‘arratmişrīn is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Ma‘arratmişrīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 280 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.