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Al Quţayfah, Syria
Rif-dimashq · Syria
Al Quţayfah is a small city in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 16,118. Elevation: 3,064 ft (934 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Al Quţayfah
Al-Qutayfah is a city in Syria, administratively belonging to the Rif Dimashq Governorate, capital of the al-Qutayfah District. It is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) east of Damascus. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), al-Qutayfah had a population of 26,671 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,118 |
| Population Density | 209 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,064 ft (934 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7385°, 36.6007° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Rif-dimashq |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Quţayfah
Al Quţayfah is a small city in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 16,118. The city sits at an elevation of 3,064 feet (934 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Al Quţayfah
Al Quţayfah has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 157 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,064 ft (934 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7385°N, 36.6007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 131 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 131 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in |
Al Quţayfah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Al Quţayfah
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة القطيفة الثانية - للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة حسن الخطيب | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الباسل للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة جهاد حمادة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الفنون النسوية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة البنين الأولى | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية القطيفة للشباب | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المحدثة للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| إعدادية المحدثة للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المحدثة المختلطة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة صالح عيوش | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة التجارة القديمة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة التجارة الجديدة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة محمد الباشا | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Al Quţayfah
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Damascus إذاعة دمشق | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Arta Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Version FM | — | MP3 24 kbps | |
| voice of Grace (LB) | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Al Quţayfah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| المتحف الآرامي |
Libraries in Al Quţayfah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المبتدأ و الخبر | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي العربي في يبرود | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Quţayfah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الهال | |||||
| سوق الهال |
Hotels in Al Quţayfah
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Al Quţayfah
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Al Quţayfah
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Al Quţayfah
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Al Quţayfah
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Al Quţayfah
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 Quţayfah
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saiqal Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Al Quţayfah
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| مجمع عربين الطبي | ||
| مخبر الدكتور علي سعيد للتحاليل الطبية |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Quţayfah
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| جامع | |
| جامع أبو بكر | |
| جامع المدينة | |
| جامع الهدى | |
| جامع سنان باشا | |
| جامع علي | |
| جامع عمر بن الخطاب | |
| مسجد عائشة |
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What is the population of Al Quţayfah?
Al Quţayfah has a population of 16,118 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Quţayfah?
Al Quţayfah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.