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Kafr Lāhā, Syria

Homs · Syria

Kafr Lāhā is a small city in Homs, Syria with a population of 21,819. Elevation: 1,234 ft (376 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

21,819 Population 1,386/sq mi density
1,234 ft Elevation 376 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Kafr Lāhā

Kafr Laha is a City in the Homs Governorate north of Homs in northern Syria. In 2004 it had a population of 20,041 according to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Syria. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims. It is the largest city in the Houla region. Nearby localities include Talaf to the northeast, Tell Dahab to the north, Aqrab to the northwest, Qarmas and Maryamin to the west, al-Taybah al-Gharbiyah to the southwest and Taldou to the southeast.

People

Population21,819
Density1,386/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Population21,819
Population Density1,386 / sq mi
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Coordinates34.8947°, 36.4958°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (786 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kafr Lāhā

Kafr Lāhā is a small city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 21,819. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet (376 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Kafr Lāhā

Kafr Lāhā has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F 3.9° / 12.3° 70.2
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 4.8° / 14.7° 62.2
Mar 13°C / 55°F 7° / 18.9° 42.7
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.6° 20.0
May 22.6°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30° 15.4
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 19.2° / 34.6° 2.2
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 22.5° / 36.6° 0.0
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 22.6° / 36.7° 0.0
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.6° / 33.7° 6.6
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 14.8° / 28.4° 17.8
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 8.4° / 20.2° 34.7
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14° 51.4
Kafr Lāhā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density1,386/sq mi
Coordinates34.8947°N, 36.4958°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 147 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 150 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 54 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 105 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 135 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 52 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 111 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 148 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 109 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 128 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 139 km
Apr 15, 2020 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 135 km
Feb 7, 2023 17 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.5 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.5 149 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M4.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 148 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Kafr Lāhā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Kafr Lāhā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
somar
somar
The Museum of Homs
The Museum of Homs
حديقة الأنسة رضية
قصر شمسي پاشا
قصر شمسي پاشا
كنيسة مار ضومط

Libraries in Kafr Lāhā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
STUDY ZONE0.0
STUDY ZONE0.0
تسجيلات أسعد0.0
تسجيلات أسعد0.0
دار التميز0.0
دار التميز0.0
مكتبة ألفا بيتا0.0
مكتبة ألفا بيتا0.0
مكتبة اجيال0.0
مكتبة اجيال0.0
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة ادريس0.0
مكتبة ادريس0.0
مكتبة اكسترا0.0
مكتبة اكسترا0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة الديار0.0
مكتبة الديار0.0
مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي0.0
مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي0.0
مكتبة العائلة0.0
مكتبة العائلة0.0
مكتبة الكمال0.0
مكتبة الكمال0.0
مكتبة الناصرية0.0
مكتبة الناصرية0.0
مكتبة الوادي0.0
مكتبة الوادي0.0
مكتبة حسان0.0
مكتبة حسان0.0
مكتبة دار الحديث0.0
مكتبة دار الحديث0.0
مكتبة سومر0.0
مكتبة سومر0.0
مكتبة نون0.0
مكتبة نون0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0

Farmers Markets in Kafr Lāhā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الهال
سوق الهال

Stadiums & Teams in Kafr Lāhā

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kafr Lāhā

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kafr Lāhā

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Shayrat Air BaseSmall Airport
Zboud AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kafr Lāhā

22 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr Jalal Hilal clinic
seif beauty clinc
SHABAN Lab
Syrian Red Crescent - Rehabilitation Center
x dental clinic
الدكتورة بدور منذر الحامد
العيادات الشاملة
المركز العيني التخصصي
اميسا دنتال
عيادة الدكتور علي عاصي
مركز الأرمن الطبي
مركز الحسنين الصحي
مركز الليزر والجراحة التجميلية
مركز المحطة الطبي
مركز شهير الطبي
مستوصف
مستوصف العباسيين
مستوصف القصور
مستوصف كرم الشامي
مستوصف وادي الذهب
مشفى الهلال الأحمر
مكتب الشماس للتمريض

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafr Lāhā

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مقام الشيخ ابراهيم
مقام الشيخ خضر السليمان الحميري
مقام الشيخ وهبان الطفل

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 Kafr Lāhā

What is the population of Kafr Lāhā?

Kafr Lāhā has a population of 21,819 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 1,386 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafr Lāhā?

Kafr Lāhā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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