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Ar Raqqah, Syria
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Ar Raqqah is a major city in Raqqa, Syria with a population of 531,952. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ar Raqqah
Ar-Raqqah is a city in Syria on the North bank of the Euphrates River, about 160 kilometres east of Aleppo. It is located 40 kilometres east of the Euphrates Dam, Syria's largest dam. The Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine city and bishopric Callinicum was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate between 796 and 809, under the reign of Harun al-Rashid. With a population of 531,952 based on the 2021 official census, Raqqa is the sixth largest city in Syria.
People
Climate
| Population | 531,952 |
| Population Density | 702 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9528°, 39.0079° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Raqqa |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.6 inches (167 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ar Raqqah
Ar Raqqah is a major city in Syria (Raqqa) with a population of 531,952. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Ar Raqqah
Ar Raqqah 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 | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 757.5 sq mi (1,962.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9528°N, 39.0079°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Ar Raqqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 44°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ar Raqqah
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Wahda School | - | - | - | - |
| حميدة الطاهر | - | - | - | - |
| الخوارزمي | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ar Raqqah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raqqa Museum |
Farmers Markets in Ar Raqqah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep market |
Hotels in Ar Raqqah
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ar Raqqah
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ar Raqqah
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ar Raqqah
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ar Raqqah
6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ar Raqqah
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ar Raqqah
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ar Raqqah
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ar Raqqah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ar Raqqah
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Muhaddad Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madan Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar Raqqah
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Fawaz Mosque | |
| جامع أنس بن مالك | |
| جامع الحمزة |
Quick Facts
Around Ar Raqqah
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ar Raqqah
7 places within 15 km
- • Qasr al-Banat
- • Tell Zeidan
- • Thoul Nayel
- • Heraqla
- • Raqqa wall gate
- • Raqqa wall gate
- • Qasr al-Banat
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What is the population of Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah has a population of 531,952 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 702 people per square mile, spread across 757.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.