Nawá Population 2026
Nawá has a population of 47,066, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Daraa. Roughly 0.2% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,066
Rank in Syria
#36
Coordinates
32.89°N, 36.04°E
~568 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Daraa
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Dar‘ā | 97,969 | #17 |
| 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 Nawá
- Jāsim30,283 people · ~12 km away
- Shaykh Miskīn25,920 people · ~13 km away
- Ţafas31,249 people · ~17 km away
- Inkhil29,076 people · ~17 km away
- Dā‘il29,408 people · ~17 km away
- Aş Şanamayn25,702 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nawá?
Nawá has a population of 47,066 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Nawá in?
Nawá is located in Daraa, Syria.
Is Nawá the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 73 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.