Tadmur Population 2026
Tadmur has a population of 51,015, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Homs. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,015
Rank in Syria
#30
Coordinates
34.56°N, 38.28°E
~418 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homs
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Homs | 775,404 | #3 |
| Ar Rastan | 53,152 | #28 |
| Al Quşayr | 41,062 | #39 |
| Tallbīsah | 38,491 | #43 |
| Al Qaryatayn | 31,748 | #51 |
| Tallkalakh | 29,754 | #59 |
| Kafr Lāhā | 21,819 | #82 |
Cities near Tadmur
- Al Qaryatayn31,748 people · ~103 km away
- As Salamīyah94,887 people · ~123 km away
- Homs775,404 people · ~144 km away
- Al-Tabqa87,880 people · ~144 km away
- Tallbīsah38,491 people · ~145 km away
- Ar Rastan53,152 people · ~147 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tadmur?
Tadmur has a population of 51,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Tadmur in?
Tadmur is located in Homs, Syria.
Is Tadmur the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 218 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.