Al Qunayţirah Population 2026
Al Qunayţirah has a population of 36,143, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Quneitra. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,143
Rank in Syria
#45
Coordinates
33.13°N, 35.82°E
~942 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Cities near Al Qunayţirah
- Jāsim30,283 people · ~27 km away
- Inkhil29,076 people · ~31 km away
- Nawá47,066 people · ~33 km away
- Aş Şanamayn25,702 people · ~34 km away
- Shaykh Miskīn25,920 people · ~46 km away
- Ţafas31,249 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qunayţirah?
Al Qunayţirah has a population of 36,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Al Qunayţirah in?
Al Qunayţirah is located in Quneitra, Syria.
Is Al Qunayţirah the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 61 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.