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Al Ghanţū, Syria
Homs · Syria
Al Ghanţū is a small city in Homs, Syria with a population of 9,412. Elevation: 1,493 ft (455 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Al Ghanţū
Al-Ghantoo or al-Ghantu, ALA-LC: al-Ghānṭū: but the original name is spelled: الغُنْثُر/ Al-Ghonthor, which means the land of fountains) is a town in the west of Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate, located 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Homs. Nearby towns include Talbisa to the northeast and Taldou further to the northwest. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), al-Ghantu had a population of 9,412 in 2004. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims, many of whom are Turkmens.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,412 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8220°, 36.6961° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Homs |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.1 inches (383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Ghanţū
Al Ghanţū is a small city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 9,412. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet (455 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Al Ghanţū
Al Ghanţū has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8220°N, 36.6961°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in |
Al Ghanţū has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Al Ghanţū
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الأمين الابتدائة | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Al Ghanţū
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| somar | ||||
| somar | ||||
| The Museum of Homs | ||||
| The Museum of Homs | ||||
| حديقة الأنسة رضية | ||||
| قصر شمسي پاشا | ||||
| قصر شمسي پاشا |
Libraries in Al Ghanţū
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY ZONE | 0.0 | |||||
| STUDY ZONE | 0.0 | |||||
| تسجيلات أسعد | 0.0 | |||||
| تسجيلات أسعد | 0.0 | |||||
| دار التميز | 0.0 | |||||
| دار التميز | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ألفا بيتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ألفا بيتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اجيال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اجيال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة احمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة احمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ادريس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ادريس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اكسترا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اكسترا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الديار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الديار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة السلطان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة السلطان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العائلة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العائلة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الكمال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الكمال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الناصرية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الناصرية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الوادي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الوادي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار الحديث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار الحديث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة سومر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة سومر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Ghanţū
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الهال | |||||
| سوق الهال |
Gas Stations in Al Ghanţū
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Al Ghanţū
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Al Ghanţū
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Al Ghanţū
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusayr Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Al Ghanţū
19 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Jalal Hilal clinic | ||
| seif beauty clinc | ||
| SHABAN Lab | ||
| Syrian Red Crescent - Rehabilitation Center | ||
| x dental clinic | ||
| المركز العيني التخصصي | ||
| اميسا دنتال | ||
| عيادة الدكتور علي عاصي | ||
| مركز الأرمن الطبي | ||
| مركز الليزر والجراحة التجميلية | ||
| مركز المحطة الطبي | ||
| مركز شهير الطبي | ||
| مستوصف | ||
| مستوصف العباسيين | ||
| مستوصف القصور | ||
| مستوصف كرم الشامي | ||
| مستوصف وادي الذهب | ||
| مشفى الهلال الأحمر | ||
| مكتب الشماس للتمريض |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ghanţū
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مقام الشيخ ابراهيم غنوم | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد حنيفة |
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What is the population of Al Ghanţū?
Al Ghanţū has a population of 9,412 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 100.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Ghanţū?
Al Ghanţū 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 81°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches.