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As-Suwayda, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
As-Suwayda is a mid-size city in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 59,052. Elevation: 3,504 ft (1,068 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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About As-Suwayda
Suwayda, also spelled Sweida, is a city located in southern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. It is a Druze-majority city, with small Christian and Sunni Muslim Bedouin minorities.
People
Climate
| Population | 59,052 |
| Population Density | 220 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7090°, 36.5695° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.0 inches (305 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About As-Suwayda
As-Suwayda is a mid-size city in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 59,052. The city sits at an elevation of 3,504 feet (1,068 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in As-Suwayda
As-Suwayda has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 95 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7090°N, 36.5695°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 105 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 105 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 103 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
As-Suwayda has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in As-Suwayda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art College | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Literature | College | — | — |
| Music Institute | College | — | — |
| كلية التربية الثانية | College | — | — |
| معهد إعداد المدرسين | College | — | — |
Schools in As-Suwayda
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bor Said School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Motanabbi School | — | — | — | — |
| Husien Mirshed School | — | — | — | — |
| Hiteen School | — | — | — | — |
| Monir Ballan School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الصناعة | — | — | — | — |
| Salim Al Sabagh School | — | — | — | — |
| Najeeb Al Zoghbe School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Yarmok School | — | — | — | — |
| Adnan Al Madani School | — | — | — | — |
| Abd Al Naseer Hmidan | — | — | — | — |
| Suliman Jamil Eshtai School | — | — | — | — |
| إعدادية مصاد | — | — | — | — |
| Nabil Al mmsane School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahfoz Orij School | — | — | — | — |
| Bayan Hudifah School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Tijara School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamal Obid School | — | — | — | — |
| Fawaz Al Ashosh School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Hikma School | — | — | — | — |
| Naif Jarbo School | — | — | — | — |
| Adel Hatem School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-liwaa school | — | — | — | — |
| Farouq El-masree | — | — | — | — |
| Institute of art | — | — | — | — |
| Mirsel Mass'oud School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahmod Nassar School | — | — | — | — |
| Sabaa School | — | — | — | — |
| Shakib Arslan School | — | — | — | — |
| Badee Nader School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibn Khaldon School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Huria School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Basil High School for Superiors | — | — | — | — |
| The qar School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mohdtha School | — | — | — | — |
| Fawzi Bader El Din School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near As-Suwayda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in As-Suwayda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum | ||||
| درعا |
Libraries in As-Suwayda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultural Centre of Salkhad | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in As-Suwayda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Hotels in As-Suwayda
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in As-Suwayda
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in As-Suwayda
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in As-Suwayda
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in As-Suwayda
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in As-Suwayda
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in As-Suwayda
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in As-Suwayda
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in As-Suwayda
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in As-Suwayda
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in As-Suwayda
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in As-Suwayda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near As-Suwayda
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in As-Suwayda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Sweida post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in As-Suwayda
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 'Ain El-Zaman | |
| مطرانية الروم الأرثودوكس |
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What is the population of As-Suwayda?
As-Suwayda has a population of 59,052 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 220 people per square mile, spread across 268.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in As-Suwayda?
As-Suwayda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.0 inches.