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Al-Tabqa, Syria
Raqqa · Syria
Al-Tabqa is a mid-size city in Raqqa, Syria with a population of 87,880. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Al-Tabqa
The Euphrates Dam, most commonly known as Tabqa Dam; formerly known as al-Thawra Dam during the Ba'athist era, is an embankment dam on the Euphrates, located 40 kilometres (25 mi) upstream from the city of Raqqa in Raqqa Governorate, Syria. The city of Al-Thawrah is located immediately south of the dam. The dam is 60 metres (200 ft) high and 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) long and is the largest dam in Syria. Its construction led to the creation of Euphrates Lake, Syria's largest water reservoir. The dam was constructed between 1968 and 1973 with help from the Soviet Union. At the same time, an international effort was made to excavate and document as many archaeological remains as possible in the area of the future lake before they would be flooded by the rising water. When the flow of the Euphrates was reduced in 1974 to fill the lake behind the dam, a dispute broke out between Syria and Iraq that was settled by intervention from Saudi Arabia and the Soviet Union. The dam was originally built to generate hydroelectric power, as well as irrigate lands on both sides of the Euphrates. The dam has not reached its full potential in either of these objectives.
People
Climate
| Population | 87,880 |
| Population Density | 340 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8376°, 38.5483° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Raqqa |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.3 inches (185 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al-Tabqa
Al-Tabqa is a mid-size city in Syria (Raqqa) with a population of 87,880. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Al-Tabqa
Al-Tabqa has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.7°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 354 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8376°N, 38.5483°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in |
Al-Tabqa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 44°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Al-Tabqa
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة محمد فارس | - | - | - | - |
| الكندي | - | - | - | - |
| الاسكندرية | - | - | - | - |
| Omar Mukhtar | - | - | - | - |
| Yousef al-Azmah | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Al-Tabqa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al-Tabqa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ستي سنتر الطبقة |
Castles in Al-Tabqa
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Al-Tabqa
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Al-Tabqa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Muhaddad Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jirah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al-Tabqa
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد التوحيد | |
| مسجد المصطفى | |
| مسجد زيد بن ثابث | |
| مصعب بن عمير |
Quick Facts
Around Al-Tabqa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Al-Tabqa?
Al-Tabqa has a population of 87,880 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al-Tabqa?
Al-Tabqa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.