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Jisr ash Shughūr, Syria
Idlib · Syria
Jisr ash Shughūr is a mid-size city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 39,311. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jisr ash Shughūr
Jisr ash-Shughūr, known in antiquity as Seleucobelus, is a city in the Idlib Governorate in northwestern Syria. Situated at an altitude of 170 metres (560 ft) above sea level on the Orontes river. The city was the headquarters of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria during the civil war.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,311 |
| Population Density | 312 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8142°, 36.3198° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Idlib |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.6 inches (904 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jisr ash Shughūr
Jisr ash Shughūr is a mid-size city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 39,311. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Jisr ash Shughūr
Jisr ash Shughūr has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 126.1 sq mi (326.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8142°N, 36.3198°W |
| 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 | 44 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Jisr ash Shughūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Jisr ash Shughūr
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| الثانوية الصناعية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة غالب شحادة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عين الباردة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عين السودة الريفية | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الجسر للبنات | — | — | — | — |
| علي بن ابي طالب | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية البنات | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jisr ash Shughūr
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SÜPER SHOW RADYO (TR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95.1 TEMPO RADYO HATAY (TR) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ANTAKYA RENK FM HATAY (TR) | hafif müzik, halk müziği | MP3 96 kbps |
Train Stations in Jisr ash Shughūr
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jisr ash Shughūr
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Jisr ash Shughūr
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hatay Airport | HTY | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Minaq Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jisr ash Shughūr
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| جامع الايمان | |
| مسجد |
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What is the population of Jisr ash Shughūr?
Jisr ash Shughūr has a population of 39,311 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jisr ash Shughūr?
Jisr ash Shughūr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.