As-Suwayda Population 2026

As-Suwayda has a population of 59,052, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Suwayda. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.

Location of As-Suwayda (capital Damascus shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

59,052

Rank in Syria

#24

Coordinates

32.71°N, 36.57°E

~1,068 m elevation · Asia/Damascus

Distance to capital (Damascus)

93 km

58 miles, straight line

Cities near As-Suwayda

Al Ḩirāk23,784 people · ~25 km away
Shaykh Miskīn25,920 people · ~40 km away
Dā‘il29,408 people · ~41 km away
Dar‘ā97,969 people · ~45 km away
Ţafas31,249 people · ~47 km away
Nawá47,066 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of As-Suwayda?

As-Suwayda has a population of 59,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Syria.

What region is As-Suwayda in?

As-Suwayda is located in Suwayda, Syria.

Is As-Suwayda the capital of Syria?

No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 93 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.

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