Hajīn, Syria
Deir ez-Zor · Syria
Hajīn is a mid-size city in Deir ez-Zor, Syria with a population of 37,935. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°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 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
Climate
| Population | 37,935 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6951°, 40.8314° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Deir ez-Zor |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hajīn
Hajīn is a mid-size city in Syria (Deir ez-Zor) with a population of 37,935. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 666.0 sq mi (1,724.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6951°N, 40.8314°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Monuments in Hajīn
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hajīn
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Deir ez-Zor Airport | DEZ | Medium Airport |
| Al Thaurah Airport | SOR | Small Airport |
| As-Saliniyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hajīn
What is the population of Hajīn?
Hajīn has a population of 37,935 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 57 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. Annual rainfall totals 5.5 inches.
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