Salqīn Population 2026
Salqīn has a population of 31,608, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,608
Rank in Syria
#52
Coordinates
36.14°N, 36.45°E
~262 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
293 km
182 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 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Salqīn
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~6 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~24 km away
- Idlib128,840 people · ~28 km away
- Ad Dānā21,987 people · ~30 km away
- Binnish30,354 people · ~31 km away
- Jisr ash Shughūr39,311 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salqīn?
Salqīn has a population of 31,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Salqīn in?
Salqīn is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Salqīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 293 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.