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Ad Dānā, Syria

Idlib · Syria

Ad Dānā is a small city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 21,987. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

21,987 Population 204/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Ad Dānā

Al-Dana is a town in northern Syria, administratively part of the Idlib Governorate, located north of Idlib, 38 kilometers west of Aleppo, and just east of the border with Turkey. Nearby localities include Sarmada to the southwest, Tell Elkarame to the south, Atarib to the southeast, Turmanin to the northeast, Salwah to the north and Qah to the northwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, al-Dana had a population of 14,208 in the 2004 census. The town is also the administrative center of the al-Dana nahiyah consisting of thirteen villages with a combined population of 60,058. Al-Dana was notable for its indigo dye industry which has since disappeared.

People

Population21,987
Density204/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population21,987
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates36.2125°, 36.7700°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceIdlib
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (534 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ad Dānā

Ad Dānā is a small city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 21,987. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Ad Dānā

Ad Dānā has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.9°C / 44°F -3.1° / 17.9° 82.0
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -2.9° / 20.6° 46.8
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F -0.8° / 25.7° 61.4
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 4.2° / 32.2° 28.4
May 21.8°C / 71°F 9.4° / 38.8° 13.1
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 14.4° / 42.1° 4.6
Jul 30°C / 86°F 19° / 43.3° 2.9
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 19.9° / 44.3° 2.8
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 15.9° / 41.2° 7.0
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 11.3° / 36.2° 10.3
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 3.3° / 27.9° 41.3
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21° 92.9
Ad Dānā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area108.0 sq mi (279.7 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates36.2125°N, 36.7700°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 115 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 109 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 67 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 74 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 115 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 87 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 75 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 125 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 109 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 70 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 87 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 92 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 128 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 76 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 109 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 51 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in

Ad Dānā has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ad Dānā

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amer Al-Jeaan School
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Libraries in Ad Dānā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
عبد القادر صيدلية0.0
منظمة الأحسان0.0

Farmers Markets in Ad Dānā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الماشية

Restaurants in Ad Dānā

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

البرنس

Theatres in Ad Dānā

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الطريق الى السوق ترمانين

Monuments in Ad Dānā

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarmada
University of Sarmada

Castles in Ad Dānā

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qasr al Banat

Clinics in Ad Dānā

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الدكتورة عائشة جنيد
مشفى الدانا الجراحي
مشفى الهداية

Dentists in Ad Dānā

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #4212563389

Gas Stations in Ad Dānā

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #10650066655
أبو مالك الحمصي
ابو العذراء

Stadiums & Teams in Ad Dānā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ad Dānā

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ad Dānā

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع التوحيد
جامع الصحابة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ad Dānā

What is the population of Ad Dānā?

Ad Dānā has a population of 21,987 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 108.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ad Dānā?

Ad Dānā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

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