‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah, Syria
Latakia · Syria
‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah is a small town in Latakia, Syria with a population of 2,359. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
Ayn al-Sharqiyah is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Jableh District in the Latakia Governorate, located southeast of Latakia. Nearby localities include Siyano to the northwest, Zama to the north, Ayn al-Kurum to the northeast, Beit Yashout to the east, Nahr al-Bared to the southeast, Daliyah to the south, Dweir Baabda, Baniyas and Arab al-Mulk to the southwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Ayn al-Sharqiyah had a population of 2,359 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of a nahiyah ("sub-district") containing 22 localities which had a collective population of 16,800 in 2004. Its inhabitants are predominantly Alawites.Until the 1920s, the village had a population of around 25 Greek Orthodox Christian families with the surname Haddad, Touma and Helou. Between 1891 and 1911, they emigrated to Brazil and Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,359 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3317°, 36.0997° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Latakia |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,103 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (2 cm) |
About ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah is a small town in Syria (Latakia) with a population of 2,359. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 259.7 sq mi (672.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3317°N, 36.0997°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 97 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة متور الابتدائية والاعدادية | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banias cultural center | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مقام السلطان احمد | |
| مقام الشيخ خليل بن معروف النميلي | |
| مقام الشيخ داؤود بطارة | |
| مقام الشيخ سلمان الرواس | |
| مقام الشيخ علي الجرار | |
| مقام الشيخ عيسى | |
| مقام الشيخ عيسى بالديرة | |
| مقام الشيخ مسعود | |
| مقام الشيخ معروف |
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What is the population of ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah?
‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah has a population of 2,359 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 259.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah?
‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.
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