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Buq‘ātā, Syria
Quneitra · Syria
Buq‘ātā is a small city in Quneitra, Syria with a population of 6,528. Elevation: 3,570 ft (1,088 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Buq‘ātā
Buq'ata is a town in southwestern Syria, in the Quneitra Governorate, Golan Heights. It has been under Israeli occupation since 1967 and is administered by Israel as a local council. The town has a predominantly Druze population.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,528 |
| Population Density | 718 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2011°, 35.7792° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Quneitra |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buq‘ātā
Buq‘ātā is a small city in Syria (Quneitra) with a population of 6,528. The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet (1,088 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2011°N, 35.7792°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 | 34 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 34 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 39 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 76 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in |
Buq‘ātā has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Buq‘ātā
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) | music, news | MP3 | |
| Ivri 6 (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arta Radio | — | MP3 | |
| 104.5FM צפון (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Buq‘ātā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum |
Libraries in Buq‘ātā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buq‘ātā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Yafuri Market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| سوق الخان |
Stadiums & Teams in Buq‘ātā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buq‘ātā
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Buq‘ātā?
Buq‘ātā has a population of 6,528 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 718 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buq‘ātā?
Buq‘ātā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.