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Kafr Takhārīm, Syria

Idlib · Syria

Kafr Takhārīm is a small city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 22,436. Elevation: 1,539 ft (469 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,436 Population 499/sq mi density
1,539 ft Elevation 469 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Kafr Takhārīm

Kafr Takharim is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Idlib Governorate, located in the north of Idlib. Nearby localities include Harem to the north, Salqin to the northwest, Abu Talha to the west and Armanaz to the south. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Kafr Takharim had a population of 10,084 in the 2004 census. The town is also the administrative center of the Kafr Takharim nahiyah which consists of nine villages with a combined population of 14,772. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.

People

Population22,436
Density499/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population22,436
Population Density499 / sq mi
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Coordinates36.1168°, 36.5152°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceIdlib
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kafr Takhārīm

Kafr Takhārīm is a small city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 22,436. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet (469 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Kafr Takhārīm

Kafr Takhārīm 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F -2.4° / 17.3° 142.3
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F -1.8° / 18.9° 88.0
Mar 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 23.2° 89.4
Apr 16°C / 61°F 5.6° / 29.8° 41.0
May 20.7°C / 69°F 10.6° / 36.2° 25.6
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 15.6° / 39° 10.5
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 19.4° / 40° 5.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 20.7° / 41.2° 9.5
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 17.2° / 38.2° 20.4
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 11.9° / 34.4° 24.5
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 3.6° / 27.1° 63.4
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F -0.6° / 20.2° 119.8
Kafr Takhārīm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.4 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates36.1168°N, 36.5152°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 124 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 44 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 53 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 99 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 52 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 141 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 50 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 120 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 65 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 55 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 102 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 126 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 30 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in

Kafr Takhārīm has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Kafr Takhārīm

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

Libraries in Kafr Takhārīm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
etc Library0.0
Zad library0.0
منظمة الأحسان0.0

Farmers Markets in Kafr Takhārīm

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ساحة سوق مدينة بنش

Stadiums & Teams in Kafr Takhārīm

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Airports Near Kafr Takhārīm

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall 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 Kafr Takhārīm

What is the population of Kafr Takhārīm?

Kafr Takhārīm has a population of 22,436 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 499 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafr Takhārīm?

Kafr Takhārīm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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