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Aleppo, Syria

Major city · Population 2.1M

Aleppo is the largest city in Syria with a population of approximately 2,098,210 people as of 2026. This makes it the 192nd largest city in the world, accounting for 8.50% of Syria's total population of 24.7M. Aleppo is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Damascus timezone. The average annual temperature is 19.5°C with 353 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 400 meters above sea level.

Population

2,098,210

Global Rank

#192

Country Rank

#1

% of Syria

8.50%

Avg Temperature

19.5°C

Annual Rainfall

353 mm

Elevation

400 m

Timezone

Asia/Damascus

Aleppo on the Map

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Climate in Aleppo

Aleppo's warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Jan with 112 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

8.8°C
Jan
9.5°C
Feb
12.4°C
Mar
20.9°C
Apr
22.1°C
May
31.2°C
Jun
30.6°C
Jul
29.9°C
Aug
26.2°C
Sep
20.7°C
Oct
13°C
Nov
8.7°C
Dec
8.7°C31.2°C

Monthly Rainfall

112 mm
Jan
65 mm
Feb
52 mm
Mar
21 mm
Apr
16 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
1 mm
Aug
18 mm
Sep
0 mm
Oct
31 mm
Nov
37 mm
Dec

Syria at a Glance

Country Population

24,672,760

Capital

Damascus

Region

Western Asia

Major Cities

12

GDP per Capita

$1,052

Life Expectancy

72.1 years

Urban Population

72.1%

Growth Rate

0.04%

Other Major Cities in Syria

Damascus
1.6M
Homs
775K
Latakia
709K
Ar Raqqah
532K
Ḩamāh
461K
Ţarţūs
458K
Al Ḩasakah
422K
Deir ez-Zor
272K
Al Bāb
131K
Idlib
129K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Aleppo with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Aleppo by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Al Bāb130,74537 km
Idlib128,84056 km
Kilis111,64857 km
Antakya210,00090 km
Gaziantep2,130,43297 km
İskenderun251,68298 km
Samandağ123,447107 km
Arsuz109,550116 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aleppo?

The population of Aleppo, Syria is approximately 2,098,210 people, making it the 192nd largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Syria.

Is Aleppo the capital of Syria?

No, the capital of Syria is Damascus. Aleppo is the 1st largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Aleppo?

Aleppo has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C and receives 353 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Dec.

What timezone is Aleppo in?

Aleppo is in the Asia/Damascus timezone.