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Kafranbel, Syria

Idlib · Syria

Kafranbel is a mid-size city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 45,652. Elevation: 2,110 ft (643 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

45,652 Population 433/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Kafranbel

Kafr Nabl is a town administratively belonging to the Idlib Governorate and Ma'arrat al-Numan District in northwestern Syria. It is situated 735 meters (2,411 ft) above sea level. In the 2004 census by the Syrian Central Bureau of Statistics Kafr Nabl had a population of 15,455. In the early 1960s it had a population of about 1,200. Kafr Nabl's inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslim.

People

Population45,652
Density433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Population45,652
Population Density433 / sq mi
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Coordinates35.6138°, 36.5645°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceIdlib
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kafranbel

Kafranbel is a mid-size city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 45,652. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet (643 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 20.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Kafranbel

Kafranbel has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.5°C / 45°F -2.4° / 19.5° 87.3
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F -2.5° / 21.2° 51.5
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F -0.4° / 26.2° 52.4
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 4.6° / 32.2° 28.0
May 21.7°C / 71°F 9.4° / 38.2° 10.6
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 14.4° / 41.7° 2.5
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 19.1° / 43° 1.3
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 19.6° / 43.6° 1.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 16° / 41° 5.4
Oct 22°C / 72°F 11.8° / 35.7° 12.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 3.6° / 27.7° 39.8
Dec 9.4°C / 49°F -0.8° / 22° 100.1
Kafranbel 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 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area105.4 sq mi (273.0 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates35.6138°N, 36.5645°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 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 78 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 90 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 83 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 90 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 93 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 68 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 90 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 69 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 117 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 65 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 75 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 79 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 103 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 65 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 123 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 88 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 125 km
Feb 14, 2014 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 133 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 73 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Kafranbel has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kafranbel

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية كفرنبل
المدرسة الغربية
ثانوية حاس
المدرسة الاعدادية - بنين
المدرسة الاعدادية - بنات
مدرسة كمال قلعةجي
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Libraries in Kafranbel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة اهواز0.0

Farmers Markets in Kafranbel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الفستق
سوق الهال

Airports Near Kafranbel

6 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafranbel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع حاس الكبير
مسجد جوني

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
655 m (2,149 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 Kafranbel

What is the population of Kafranbel?

Kafranbel has a population of 45,652 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 433 people per square mile, spread across 105.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafranbel?

Kafranbel 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 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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