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Ḩisyā’, Syria

Homs · Syria

Ḩisyā’ is a small city in Homs, Syria with a population of 5,435. Elevation: 2,559 ft (780 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,435 Population 16/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Ḩisyā’

Hisyah is a town in central Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate, located about 35 kilometers south of Homs. Situated on the M5 Highway between Homs and Damascus, nearby localities include al-Qusayr and Rableh to the northwest, Shamsin and Jandar to the north, Dardaghan to the northeast, Sadad to the southeast and Bureij to the south. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Hisyah had a population of 5,425 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are mostly Sunni Muslims and Catholics.

People

Population5,435
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Population5,435
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Coordinates34.4120°, 36.7587°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (197 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Ḩisyā’

Ḩisyā’ is a small city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 5,435. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet (780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Ḩisyā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 349 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Syria avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates34.4120°N, 36.7587°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below Syria avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 16, 2024.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 82 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 79 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 76 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 141 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 86 km
Jan 12, 2023 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria M4.4 121 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 90 km
May 9, 2023 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.4 105 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 48 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 127 km
Jul 24, 2016 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria M4.2 141 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 77 km
Sep 8, 2002 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria M4.2 101 km
Jan 27, 2005 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria M4.1 77 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 135 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 52 km
Apr 29, 2001 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon M4.0 95 km
Mar 5, 2023 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria M4.0 122 km
Feb 8, 2004 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria M4.0 51 km
Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSE of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M3.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Ḩisyā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Ḩisyā’

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden gate
SY #1829226858
محطة عباس الحلاني

Ski Resorts Near Ḩisyā’

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Cedars Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ḩisyā’

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air Base-Medium Airport
An Nasiriyah Air Base-Medium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Saiqal Air Base-Small Airport
Shayrat Air Base-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ḩisyā’

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع الرحمن

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 Ḩisyā’

What is the population of Ḩisyā’?

Ḩisyā’ has a population of 5,435 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 335.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ḩisyā’?

Ḩisyā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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