Manbij Population 2026
Manbij has a population of 99,497, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Aleppo. Roughly 0.4% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,497
Rank in Syria
#16
Coordinates
36.53°N, 37.95°E
~468 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
368 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aleppo
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 2,098,210 | #1 |
| Al Bāb | 130,745 | #11 |
| I‘zāz | 66,138 | #21 |
| As Safīrah | 63,708 | #23 |
| Kabbasin | 51,230 | #29 |
| ‘Ayn al ‘Arab | 50,000 | #32 |
| ‘Afrīn | 48,693 | #35 |
| Tādif | 34,670 | #46 |
Cities near Manbij
- Kabbasin51,230 people · ~36 km away
- Tādif34,670 people · ~43 km away
- Al Bāb130,745 people · ~43 km away
- Dayr Ḩāfir28,905 people · ~47 km away
- ‘Ayn al ‘Arab50,000 people · ~54 km away
- As Safīrah63,708 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manbij?
Manbij has a population of 99,497 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Manbij in?
Manbij is located in Aleppo, Syria.
Is Manbij the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 368 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.