Dar‘ā Population 2026
Dar‘ā has a population of 97,969, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Daraa. Roughly 0.4% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,969
Rank in Syria
#17
Coordinates
32.62°N, 36.10°E
~489 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
101 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Daraa
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Nawá | 47,066 | #36 |
| Ţafas | 31,249 | #53 |
| Jāsim | 30,283 | #57 |
| Dā‘il | 29,408 | #61 |
| Inkhil | 29,076 | #64 |
| Shaykh Miskīn | 25,920 | #69 |
| Aş Şanamayn | 25,702 | #70 |
| Al Ḩirāk | 23,784 | #76 |
Cities near Dar‘ā
FAQ
What is the population of Dar‘ā?
Dar‘ā has a population of 97,969 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Dar‘ā in?
Dar‘ā is located in Daraa, Syria.
Is Dar‘ā the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 101 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.