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Al Ḩirāk, Syria

Daraa · Syria

Al Ḩirāk is a small city in Daraa, Syria with a population of 23,784. Elevation: 2,080 ft (634 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

23,784 Population 598/sq mi density
2,080 ft Elevation 634 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Al Ḩirāk

Al Ḩirāk

Al-Hirak is a city in southern Syria, administratively belonging to the Izraa District of the Daraa Governorate. It is situated about 40 kilometers northeast of Daraa, and is surrounded by the towns of Al-Mlaihah al-Gharbiyah to the east and Izraa to the northeast.

People

Population23,784
Density598/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Population23,784
Population Density598 / sq mi
Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Coordinates32.7495°, 36.3058°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceDaraa
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.9 inches (277 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Ḩirāk

Al Ḩirāk is a small city in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 23,784. The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet (634 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Al Ḩirāk

Al Ḩirāk has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 263 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F -0.9° / 20.4° 66.0
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F -0.1° / 21.1° 61.4
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 0.8° / 26.8° 39.5
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 4.4° / 32.4° 10.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 8.5° / 37.7° 3.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 13.4° / 39.9° 2.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 16.4° / 41.3° 0.0
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 17° / 41.6° 0.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 14.7° / 39.6° 0.7
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 11.5° / 34.7° 3.2
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 5.7° / 27.6° 27.3
Dec 10.5°C / 51°F 2.1° / 21.7° 50.0
Al Ḩirāk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Area39.7 sq mi (102.9 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates32.7495°N, 36.3058°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"
71% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.48"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 139 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 113 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 107 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 115 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 135 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 111 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 115 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 101 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 101 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 129 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 133 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 124 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 78 km
Apr 29, 2001 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon M4.0 134 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 102 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 102 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 97 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 107 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 126 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 80 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 139 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 80 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 113 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 88 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 125 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Al Ḩirāk has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Ḩirāk

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية الحراك للبنين
ثانوية الحريك للبنات
الابتدائيه مختلط
الاولى الابتدائيه للحراك
الابتدائيه الاولى
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Museums in Al Ḩirāk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daraa National Museum
درعا

Libraries in Al Ḩirāk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المركز الثقافي0.0
مكتبة الفارابي0.0

Dentists in Al Ḩirāk

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

معمر الحريري

Bus Stations in Al Ḩirāk

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الكراج

Gas Stations in Al Ḩirāk

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #6576487391
SY #6576504685

Airports Near Al Ḩirāk

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Damascus International AirportDAMLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air BaseSmall Airport
Mezzeh AirportSmall Airport
Tel QulibSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ḩirāk

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
الجامع الغربي
المسجد الغربي
المسجد الغربي
المسجد الغربي الحريك
المسجد القديم
مسجد الحريك الغربي
مسجد الحريك الغربي
مسجد سعيد بن المسيب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
620 m (2,034 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 Al Ḩirāk

What is the population of Al Ḩirāk?

Al Ḩirāk has a population of 23,784 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 598 people per square mile, spread across 39.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Ḩirāk?

Al Ḩirāk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches.

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