‘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

2,359 Population 9/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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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

Population2,359
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population2,359
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates35.3317°, 36.0997°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceLatakia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 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.

‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Syria avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area259.7 sq mi (672.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.3317°N, 36.0997°E
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Syria avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 93 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 103 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 93 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 105 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 86 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 98 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 102 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 62 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 80 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 81 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 90 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 76 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 74 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 87 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 108 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey M4.6 104 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 79 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 56 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 97 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة متور الابتدائية والاعدادية - - - -
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Libraries in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banias cultural center0.0

Gas Stations in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

محطة زاما

Stadiums & Teams in ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah

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Airports Near ‘Ayn ash Sharqīyah

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium 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).

NameAddress
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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
288 m (945 ft)

🇸🇾 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 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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