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Al Qurayyā, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
Al Qurayyā is a small city in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 6,789. Elevation: 3,474 ft (1,059 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Al Qurayyā
Al-Qurayya is a town in southern Syria, administratively part of the Suwayda Governorate, located south of Suwayda. Nearby localities include Bosra to the southwest, Hout to the south, Salkhad to the southeast, al-Kafr, Hibran and Sahwet al-Khudr to the northeast, Sahwet Blatah and Rasas to the north and Ira and al-Mujaymer to the northwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), al-Qurayya had a population of 6,789 in the 2004 census. The town is also the administrative center of the al-Qurayya nahiyah which consists of four towns with a combined population of 9,892. In Al-Qurayya, Druze make up the predominant population, while Christians and Sunni Muslim Bedouins represent a minority.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,789 |
| Population Density | 106 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,474 ft (1,059 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5434°, 36.5978° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8 inches (300 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Qurayyā
Al Qurayyā is a small city in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 6,789. The city sits at an elevation of 3,474 feet (1,059 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,474 ft (1,059 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5434°N, 36.5978°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 | 115 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 115 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 120 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Al Qurayyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Al Qurayyā
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الفنون النسوية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الشهيد نوفل رافع الأبتدائيّة | — | — | — | — |
| Marwan Kiwan School | — | — | — | — |
| Mofid Salman School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الشهيد سالم نصر | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Al Qurayyā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum | ||||
| House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center | ||||
| درعا |
Libraries in Al Qurayyā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultural Centre of Salkhad | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Station Kom Al Ahmar | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Qurayyā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Monuments in Al Qurayyā
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Al Qurayyā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Al Qurayyā
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qurayyā
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| الموقف |
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What is the population of Al Qurayyā?
Al Qurayyā has a population of 6,789 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 63.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Qurayyā?
Al Qurayyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches.