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As Sawdā, Syria

Tartus · Syria

As Sawdā is a small town in Tartus, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About As Sawdā

Al-Sawda is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Tartus Governorate, located 15 kilometers northeast of Tartus. Nearby localities include Annazah to the northeast, Maten al-Sahel to the northwest, Husayn al-Baher to the west, Dweir al-Shaykh Saad to the southwest, Awaru to the south, Khirbet al-Faras to the southeast and Khawabi to the east. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, al-Sawda had a population of 4,064 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of the al-Sawda nahiyah ("sub-district") which contained 27 localities with a collective population of 32,925 in 2004. The inhabitants are predominantly Christians, of the Greek Orthodox Church.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates34.9815°, 35.9441°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceTartus
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)

About As Sawdā

As Sawdā is a small town in Syria (Tartus) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

As Sawdā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Syria avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area261.2 sq mi (676.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.9815°N, 35.9441°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Syria avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 131 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 131 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 144 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 144 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 99 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 134 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 56 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 119 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 121 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 111 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 100 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 114 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 60 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 148 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 110 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 105 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 138 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 7.6 in Wettest

As Sawdā has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in As Sawdā

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الإعدادية
مدرسة دوير طه
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Museums in As Sawdā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tartus Museum
متحف طرطوس

Libraries in As Sawdā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banias cultural center0.0
Tarik ibn zaiad library0.0
Tarik ibn zaiad library0.0
The Old Tartous Cultural Center0.0
شركة ومكتبة شاش0.0
شركة ومكتبة شاش0.0
مكتبة أطلس0.0
مكتبة أطلس0.0
مكتبة الامين0.0
مكتبة الامين0.0
مكتبة الرشا0.0
مكتبة الرشا0.0
مكتبة المثال0.0
مكتبة المثال0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة الميس0.0
مكتبة الميس0.0
مكتبة زغيبي0.0
مكتبة زغيبي0.0
مكتبة فرح0.0
مكتبة فرح0.0
مكتبة فور جامعة0.0
مكتبة فور جامعة0.0
مكتبة نون والقلم0.0
مكتبة نون والقلم0.0

Farmers Markets in As Sawdā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abu Slaiman for vegetables and fruits
Al-Roqmani's Marketplace
Basem
Basem's Marketplace
سوق الباعة
سوق الهال طرطوس
سوق خضار الكراج القديم
سوق خضار الكراج القديم
سوق طرطوس الحرة
سوق طرطوس الحرة

Hotels in As Sawdā

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Beach Hotel
الشاطئ الزاهي

Restaurants in As Sawdā

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantia Resort
Shamo cafe
مسبح ومطعم نبع الملتقى
مطعم جار العزق
مطعم جنة العزق
مطعم جنة العزق

Clinics in As Sawdā

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #1016971266

Gas Stations in As Sawdā

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #1010986573
محطة الرمال الذهبية
محطة الريس
محطة زينة

Stadiums & Teams in As Sawdā

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Airports Near As Sawdā

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air BaseMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Zboud AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in As Sawdā

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al Rahmah
Dr Elie Tanous -Orthopaedic Surgeon
One day clinic
Tartous dental Clinic Dr.Mouhannad Shahin
Tartous Medical Laboratory
الدكتور أحمد معلا
الدكتورة بشرى حسين إبراهيم
د.علي إبراهيم
عيادة الدكتور زياد صافيا
عيادة الدكتور علي معروف
عيادة الدكتورة ريمي الناصر
عيادة دّكتورة الأسنان هبة عيسى
عيادة دير ماليزر طرطوس
مخبر منهل الحسن لصناعة الأسنان
مركز الأثيل
مركز سيف بيوتي كلينك طرطوس
مستوصف الشيخ سعد

Churches & Religious Organizations in As Sawdā

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
تشريفة الخضر عليه السلام
مقام الشيخ حسن البر
مقام الشيخ ناصر الدين عون

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in As Sawdā?

As Sawdā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.

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