‘Ayn Shiqāq, Syria
Latakia · Syria
‘Ayn Shiqāq is a small town in Latakia, Syria with a population of 4,125. Elevation: 774 ft (236 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 Shiqāq
Ayn al-Shiqaq is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Jableh District in the Latakia Governorate, located south of Latakia. Nearby localities include Zama to the southeast, al-Qassabin to the south, Siyano to the southwest, Jableh to the west, Qardaha to the northeast, al-Budi and Harf al-Musaytirah to the east. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Ayn al-Shiqaq had a population of 4,125 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of the Ayn al-Shiqaq nahiyah ("subdistrict") which contains 15 localities with a total population of 16,031 in 2004. The inhabitants are predominantly Alawites. Ayn al-Shiqaq is the birthplace of noted Syrian poet Nadim Muhammad (1907–1994).
People
Climate
| Population | 4,125 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3944°, 36.0301° |
| 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 Shiqāq
‘Ayn Shiqāq is a small town in Syria (Latakia) with a population of 4,125. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 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.
Climate in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
‘Ayn Shiqāq has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 715 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 259.7 sq mi (672.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3944°N, 36.0301°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 | 91 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°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) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
‘Ayn Shiqāq has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة بتغرامو الثانوية | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة عين شقاق | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near ‘Ayn Shiqāq
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Cultural center | 0.0 | |||||
| Arabic Cultural center | 0.0 | |||||
| Banias cultural center | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الأوس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الأوس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الاحمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الاحمد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الليث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الليث | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة النصر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة النصر | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق التجار | |||||
| سوق التجار |
Cafes in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Ayn Shiqāq
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| مركز هاتف عين شقاق |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Ayn Shiqāq
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| تشريفة الشيخ جعفر الطيار | |
| تشريفة الشيخ جعفر الطيار | |
| مقام الشيخ خزام | |
| مقام الشيخ سلمان | |
| مقام الشيخ ضاهر | |
| مقام الشيخ علي الصغير | |
| مقام الشيخ علي صالح | |
| مقام الشيخ عيسى | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد الغزال | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد المعلم | |
| مقام الشيخ مسعود |
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What is the population of ‘Ayn Shiqāq?
‘Ayn Shiqāq has a population of 4,125 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 259.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Ayn Shiqāq?
‘Ayn Shiqāq 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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