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Ar Rastan, Syria
Homs · Syria
Ar Rastan is a mid-size city in Homs, Syria with a population of 53,152. Elevation: 1,348 ft (411 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Ar Rastan
Al-Rastan is the third largest city in the Homs Governorate, located 25 kilometers (16 mi) north of its administrative capital Homs and 22 kilometers (14 mi) from Hama. Nearby localities include Talbiseh and al-Ghantu to the south, al-Zaafaraniyah and al-Mashrafah to the southeast, Murayj al-Durr to the northeast, Tumin to the north, Deir al-Fardis to the northwest and Kafr Nan and the Houla village cluster to the west. Ar-Rastan had a population of nearly 40,000 in 2004.
People
Climate
| Population | 53,152 |
| Population Density | 369 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9267°, 36.7324° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Homs |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.2 inches (411 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ar Rastan
Ar Rastan is a mid-size city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 53,152. The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet (411 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Ar Rastan
Ar Rastan has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 144.2 sq mi (373.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9267°N, 36.7324°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Ar Rastan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ar Rastan
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الشهيد صديق أحمد حاج كمال | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة دير فول الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ar Rastan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ar Rastan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azm Palace | ||||
| National Musuem | ||||
| somar | ||||
| somar | ||||
| The Museum of Homs | ||||
| The Museum of Homs | ||||
| حديقة الأنسة رضية | ||||
| قصر شمسي پاشا | ||||
| قصر شمسي پاشا |
Libraries in Ar Rastan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fadi University Library مكتبة فادي الجامعية | 0.0 | |||||
| Fadi University Library مكتبة فادي الجامعية | 0.0 | |||||
| STUDY ZONE | 0.0 | |||||
| STUDY ZONE | 0.0 | |||||
| تسجيلات أسعد | 0.0 | |||||
| تسجيلات أسعد | 0.0 | |||||
| دار التميز | 0.0 | |||||
| دار التميز | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ألفا بيتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ألفا بيتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اجيال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اجيال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة احمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة احمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ادريس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ادريس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اكسترا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اكسترا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التركماني | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الديار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الديار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة السلطان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة السلطان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العائلة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العائلة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الكمال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الكمال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الناصرية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الناصرية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الوادي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الوادي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار الحديث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار الحديث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار العلم والتربية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة دار العلم والتربية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة سومر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة سومر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فريندز FRIENDS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فريندز FRIENDS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة مارس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة مارس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ar Rastan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| السوق الطويل | |||||
| السوق الطويل | |||||
| بقالية البركة | |||||
| بقالية البركة | |||||
| بقالية عبود | |||||
| بقالية عبود | |||||
| سوق الغنم | |||||
| سوق الغنم | |||||
| سوق الهال | |||||
| سوق الهال | |||||
| شركة البكور | |||||
| شركة البكور | |||||
| فروج العموري | |||||
| فروج العموري |
Stadiums & Teams in Ar Rastan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ar Rastan
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ar Rastan
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusayr Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ar Rastan
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| مكتب البريد |
Treatment Centers in Ar Rastan
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ataleea clinic | ||
| D:samar Adlah | ||
| Dr Jalal Hilal clinic | ||
| Dr. Abdolmoin Ktail | ||
| Dr. Ahmad Qortobany (Dentist) | ||
| dr.ghiath alassad | ||
| dr.manar assaf | ||
| seif beauty clinc | ||
| SHABAN Lab | ||
| Syrian Red Crescent - Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Teachers' clinics | ||
| x dental clinic | ||
| الدكتور السح | ||
| الدكتور السح | ||
| الدكتور غزوان المرعي | ||
| الدكتورة بدور منذر الحامد | ||
| العيادات الشاملة | ||
| المركز العيني التخصصي | ||
| اميسا دنتال | ||
| عبيد الحميد طيفور | ||
| عيادة الدكتور حسام خباز | ||
| عيادة الدكتور علي عاصي | ||
| عيادة الدكتور محمد ياسين لطفي جراحة بولية | ||
| عيادة الدكتور وائل سلامة | ||
| مركز الأرمن الطبي | ||
| مركز الحسنين الصحي | ||
| مركز الليزر والجراحة التجميلية | ||
| مركز المحطة الطبي | ||
| مركز شهير الطبي | ||
| مستوصف | ||
| مستوصف الصناعه | ||
| مستوصف العباسيين | ||
| مستوصف القصور | ||
| مستوصف كرم الشامي | ||
| مستوصف وادي الذهب | ||
| مشفى الهلال الأحمر | ||
| مكتب الشماس للتمريض |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ar Rastan
1 places within 15 km
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What is the population of Ar Rastan?
Ar Rastan has a population of 53,152 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 144.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ar Rastan?
Ar Rastan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.