Shaykh Miskīn Population 2026

Shaykh Miskīn has a population of 25,920, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Daraa. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.

DamascusShaykh Miskīn
Location of Shaykh Miskīn (capital Damascus shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
25,920
Rank in Syria
#69
Coordinates
32.83°N, 36.16°E
~530 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
77 km
48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Daraa

CityPopulationRank in Syria
Dar‘ā97,969#17
Nawá47,066#36
Ţafas31,249#53
Jāsim30,283#57
Dā‘il29,408#61
Inkhil29,076#64
Aş Şanamayn25,702#70
Al Ḩirāk23,784#76

Cities near Shaykh Miskīn

FAQ

What is the population of Shaykh Miskīn?
Shaykh Miskīn has a population of 25,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Shaykh Miskīn in?
Shaykh Miskīn is located in Daraa, Syria.
Is Shaykh Miskīn the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 77 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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