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Al Qunayţirah, Syria
Quneitra · Syria
Al Qunayţirah is a mid-size city in Quneitra, Syria with a population of 36,143. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Al Qunayţirah
Quneitra is the largely destroyed and abandoned capital of the Quneitra Governorate in south-western Syria. It is situated in a high valley in the Golan Heights at 1,010 metres (3,313 feet) above sea level. Since 1974, pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 350 and the Agreement on Disengagement between Israel and Syria, the city is inside the UN-patrolled buffer zone.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,143 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1260°, 35.8246° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Quneitra |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.6 inches (675 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Qunayţirah
Al Qunayţirah is a mid-size city in Syria (Quneitra) with a population of 36,143. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Al Qunayţirah
Al Qunayţirah has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 237 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 266.7 sq mi (690.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1260°N, 35.8246°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 33 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 33 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 45 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 78 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in |
Al Qunayţirah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Al Qunayţirah
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Damascus إذاعة دمشق | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) | music, news | MP3 | |
| Arta Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Version FM | — | MP3 24 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| voice of Grace (LB) | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Al Qunayţirah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum |
Libraries in Al Qunayţirah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Qunayţirah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yafuri Market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים |
Stadiums & Teams in Al Qunayţirah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Al Qunayţirah
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qunayţirah
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint George Greek Orthodox church |
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What is the population of Al Qunayţirah?
Al Qunayţirah has a population of 36,143 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 266.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Qunayţirah?
Al Qunayţirah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.