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Hajīn, Syria

Deir ez-Zor · Syria

Hajīn is a small city in Deir ez-Zor, Syria with a population of 29,237. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

29,237 Population 44/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
5.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Hajīn

Hajin is a small city in eastern Syria, administratively part of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, located along the Euphrates River, south of Deir ez-Zor. Nearby localities include al-Abbas to the west, al-Ramadi to the south and Gharanij to the north. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Hajin had a population of 37,935 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of a nahiyah ("subdistrict") of the Abu Kamal District. The Hajin subdistrict consists of four towns which had a collective population of 97,970 in 2004. The al-Shaitat tribe is the largest tribe in the area. The Islamic State captured the town in 2014. They held control until losing it to the Syrian Democratic Forces on 14 December 2018 after a week and a half of heavy clashes and intense airstrikes by the United States-led Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve international coalition, and has since been part of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.

People

Population29,237
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain5.5 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population29,237
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates34.6951°, 40.8314°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceDeir ez-Zor
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation5.5 inches (140 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hajīn

Hajīn is a small city in Syria (Deir ez-Zor) with a population of 29,237. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Hajīn

Hajīn has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F -2.4° / 18.9° 16.4
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F -2.2° / 22.7° 20.5
Mar 13.4°C / 56°F 2° / 28.6° 23.5
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 6.9° / 36.4° 12.0
May 26°C / 79°F 12.7° / 41.5° 6.2
Jun 31.3°C / 88°F 19.2° / 44.1° 0.2
Jul 33.9°C / 93°F 23.1° / 45.1° 0.0
Aug 33.7°C / 93°F 23.2° / 45.6° 0.1
Sep 29.9°C / 86°F 17.9° / 43.9° 0.8
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 12.9° / 37.5° 2.4
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 4.3° / 29° 18.1
Dec 9.7°C / 49°F -1° / 21° 14.0
Hajīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Syria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area666.0 sq mi (1,724.8 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates34.6951°N, 40.8314°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.5"
86% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 18, 2021.

Nov 20, 1994 Syria M5.4 136 km
Jan 4, 1996 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.6 144 km
Dec 18, 1994 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.6 118 km
Jul 18, 2021 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria M4.4 104 km
Jul 6, 2020 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.3 110 km
Jul 16, 2020 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.2 99 km
Jun 17, 2007 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in

Hajīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 45°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Monuments in Hajīn

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palmyrene Gate

Airports Near Hajīn

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deir ez-Zor AirportDEZMedium Airport
Al Thaurah AirportSORSmall Airport
As-Saliniyah AirportSmall Airport
Green Village AirportSmall Airport
Omar AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Hajīn

What is the population of Hajīn?

Hajīn has a population of 29,237 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 666.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hajīn?

Hajīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.5 inches.

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