Ţarţūs Population 2026
Ţarţūs has a population of 458,327, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Tartus. Roughly 1.7% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
458,327
Rank in Syria
#7
Coordinates
34.89°N, 35.89°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
158 km
98 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tartus
Cities near Ţarţūs
FAQ
What is the population of Ţarţūs?
Ţarţūs has a population of 458,327 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Ţarţūs in?
Ţarţūs is located in Tartus, Syria.
Is Ţarţūs the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 158 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.