Maharda Population 2026
Maharda has a population of 17,578, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,578
Rank in Syria
#87
Coordinates
35.25°N, 36.57°E
~268 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
195 km
121 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 |
| Kafr Zaytā | 21,845 | #81 |
Cities near Maharda
- Ḩalfāyā23,403 people · ~3 km away
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~13 km away
- Kafr Zaytā21,845 people · ~14 km away
- Şūrān30,716 people · ~17 km away
- Ḩamāh460,602 people · ~21 km away
- Khān Shaykhūn48,975 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maharda?
Maharda has a population of 17,578 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Maharda in?
Maharda is located in Hama, Syria.
Is Maharda the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 195 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.