Şūrān Population 2026
Şūrān has a population of 30,716, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Hama. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,716
Rank in Syria
#54
Coordinates
35.29°N, 36.75°E
~356 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
203 km
126 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 |
| Ţayyibat al Imām | 29,259 | #62 |
| Ḩalfāyā | 23,403 | #78 |
| Kafr Zaytā | 21,845 | #81 |
| Maharda | 17,578 | #87 |
Cities near Şūrān
- Ţayyibat al Imām29,259 people · ~4 km away
- Ḩalfāyā23,403 people · ~13 km away
- Kafr Zaytā21,845 people · ~16 km away
- Maharda17,578 people · ~17 km away
- Ḩamāh460,602 people · ~18 km away
- Khān Shaykhūn48,975 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şūrān?
Şūrān has a population of 30,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Şūrān in?
Şūrān is located in Hama, Syria.
Is Şūrān the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 203 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.