Largest Cities in Aleppo

Top 19 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Aleppo

1 Aleppo 2,003,671
2 Al Bāb 144,705
3 As Safīrah 106,460
4 Manbij 78,255
5 Kabbasin 51,230
7 Tādif 41,786
8 ‘Afrīn 36,562
9 Dayr Ḩāfir 35,409
10 I‘zāz 31,623
11 Tall Rif‘at 25,658
12 Batabo 25,560
13 Nubl 25,546
14 Jindayris 13,661
15 Qabbāsīn 12,000
16 Jarābulus 11,570
17 Al Atārib 10,657
18 Al Ḩāḑir 8,550
19 Şūrān 6,988

The largest cities in Aleppo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Aleppo leads with a population of 2,003,671, followed by Al Bāb and As Safīrah. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 09 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Aleppo's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,384,321.

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