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Al Qadmūs, Syria

Tartus · Syria

Al Qadmūs is a small city in Tartus, Syria with a population of 5,551. Elevation: 2,979 ft (908 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,551 Population 28/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Al Qadmūs

Al-Qadmus is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Tartus Governorate, located northeast of Tartus and 14 kilometres southeast of Baniyas. Nearby localities include Kaff al-Jaa and Masyaf to the east, Wadi al-'Uyun and al-Shaykh Badr to the south, Hammam Wasel, al-Qamsiyah and Maten al-Sahel to the southwest, Taanita to the west, al-Annazeh to the northwest and Deir Mama to the northeast. It is situated just east of the Mediterranean coast and its ruined castle stands on a plateau roughly 850 metres above sea level and just above the town.

People

Population5,551
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Population5,551
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Coordinates35.0986°, 36.1598°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceTartus
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)

About Al Qadmūs

Al Qadmūs is a small city in Syria (Tartus) with a population of 5,551. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet (908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Al Qadmūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 332 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Syria avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area200.2 sq mi (518.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates35.0986°N, 36.1598°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Syria avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 119 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 120 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 132 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 78 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 129 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 69 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 106 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 107 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 77 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey M4.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 123 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
February 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.9 in Wettest

Al Qadmūs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Al Qadmūs

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Al Qadmūs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The waterwheels of Al-Asharna

Libraries in Al Qadmūs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banias cultural center0.0

Restaurants in Al Qadmūs

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Fawanis

Airports Near Al Qadmūs

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Shayrat Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Qadmūs

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مركز بريد القدموس

Treatment Centers in Al Qadmūs

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
مستوصف الشيخ سعد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qadmūs

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
السبع مقامات الهلاليات
جبل النبي شيث
مقام الامام حسن جلال الدين
مقام النبي صالح

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
796 m (2,612 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 Qadmūs

What is the population of Al Qadmūs?

Al Qadmūs has a population of 5,551 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 200.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Qadmūs?

Al Qadmūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.

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