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Kafr Zaytā, Syria

Hama · Syria

Kafr Zaytā is a small city in Hama, Syria with a population of 21,845. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

21,845 Population 510/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Kafr Zaytā

Kafr Zaytā

Kafr Zita is a town in central Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located 30 kilometers (19 mi) north of Hama. Nearby localities include Kafr Nabudah and al-Habit to the northwest, Khan Shaykhun to the northeast, Mork to the east, Suran to the southeast, al-Lataminah, Halfaya and Mahardah to the south, Tremseh to the southwest and Kirnaz and Hayalin. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Kafr Zita had a population of 17,052 in the 2004 census. It is also the center of a nahiyah (subdistrict), part of the Mahardah District, that consists of seven localities with a combined population of 39,032 in 2004.

People

Population21,845
Density510/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population21,845
Population Density510 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates35.3743°, 36.6033°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHama
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kafr Zaytā

Kafr Zaytā is a small city in Syria (Hama) with a population of 21,845. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Kafr Zaytā

Kafr Zaytā 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 Zaytā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Syria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.0 km²)
Population Density510/sq mi
Coordinates35.3743°N, 36.6033°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 102 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 114 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 47 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 115 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 114 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 108 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 89 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 98 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 53 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 113 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 119 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.7 145 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 86 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 120 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 112 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 99 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Kafr Zaytā has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kafr Zaytā

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
حمدوالحسن
مدرسة الخربة
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Radio Stations near Kafr Zaytā

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kafr Zaytā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldawwar Alshaarqi
Azm Palace
National Musuem
Taybet Alimam Museum
The big pitch
The waterwheels of Al-Asharna

Libraries in Kafr Zaytā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة اهواز0.0
مكتبة مارس0.0
مكتبة مارس0.0

Farmers Markets in Kafr Zaytā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الطويل
السوق الطويل
سوق الغنم
سوق الغنم
سوق الفستق
سوق الهال
شركة البكور
شركة البكور

Stadiums & Teams in Kafr Zaytā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kafr Zaytā

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kafr Zaytā

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب البريد

Treatment Centers in Kafr Zaytā

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ataleea clinic
D:samar Adlah
dr.ghiath alassad
dr.manar assaf
Teachers' clinics
الدكتور السح
الدكتور السح
الدكتور غزوان المرعي
الدكتورة بدور منذر الحامد
العيادات الشاملة
عبيد الحميد طيفور
عيادة الدكتور حسام خباز
عيادة الدكتور محمد ياسين لطفي جراحة بولية
عيادة الدكتور وائل سلامة
مركز الحسنين الصحي
مستوصف الصناعه

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafr Zaytā

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع النبارة
مسجد ابو بكر الصديق
مسجد امنة بنت وهب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)

🇸🇾 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 Zaytā

What is the population of Kafr Zaytā?

Kafr Zaytā has a population of 21,845 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 510 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafr Zaytā?

Kafr Zaytā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

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