Saraqib Population 2026
Saraqib has a population of 34,231, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,231
Rank in Syria
#47
Coordinates
35.86°N, 36.81°E
~366 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
266 km
165 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 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Saraqib
- Binnish30,354 people · ~13 km away
- Idlib128,840 people · ~17 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~20 km away
- Kafranbel45,652 people · ~35 km away
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~38 km away
- Ad Dānā21,987 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saraqib?
Saraqib has a population of 34,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Saraqib in?
Saraqib is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Saraqib the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 266 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.