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Kanākir, Syria
Rif-dimashq · Syria
Kanākir is a small city in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 13,950. Elevation: 2,720 ft (829 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kanākir
Kanaker is a town in southern Syria, administratively part of the Rif Dimashq Governorate, located southwest of Damascus. Nearby localities include Sa'sa' to the west, Beit Saber to the northwest, Khan al-Shih to the north, Zakiyah, al-Taybah, Khan Dannun and al-Kiswah to the northeast, Deir Ali and Jubb al-Safa to the east, Ghabaghib to the southeast, Kafr Nasej and Deir al-Adas to the south and Jabah to the southwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Kanaker had a population of 13,950 at the 2004 census, making it the largest locality in the nahiyah ("subdistrict") of Sa'sa'. Kanaker marks the western boundary of the Marj al-Suffar plain, south of the right bank of the al-A'waj river. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,950 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2666°, 36.0963° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Rif-dimashq |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.7 inches (423 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanākir
Kanākir is a small city in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 13,950. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Kanākir
Kanākir has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 294 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 125.2 sq mi (324.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2666°N, 36.0963°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 63 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 63 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 27 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Kanākir has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Kanākir
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Damascus إذاعة دمشق | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Arta Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Version FM | - | MP3 24 kbps | |
| voice of Grace (LB) | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kanākir
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bimaristan An-Nouri | ||||
| Khan Assad Basha | ||||
| Maktab Anbar | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| National Museum in Damascus | ||||
| The Museum Of Calligraphy - Al Madrasa Aldjaqmaqiya |
Libraries in Kanākir
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي العربي في الميدان | 0.0 | |||||
| مركز الشهيد يحيى الشربجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مركز هاشتاغ الهندسي للخدمات الطلابية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الأوائل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الخرفان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرواد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفجر | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المناهل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة شادي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة وتسجيلات المنصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanākir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Fi'ir Markets | |||||
| al halabuny | |||||
| al halabuny | |||||
| Assroujiya Souk | |||||
| Spice Souk | |||||
| Spice Souk | |||||
| Thieves' Market | |||||
| Thieves' Market | |||||
| زقاق الجن | |||||
| زقاق الجن | |||||
| سوبر ماركت التفاحة | |||||
| سوبر ماركت التفاحة | |||||
| سوبر ماركت الحلبي | |||||
| سوبر ماركت الحلبي | |||||
| سوق الحرير | |||||
| سوق الحرير | |||||
| سوق السكرية | |||||
| سوق السكرية | |||||
| صالة السورية للتجارة فرع نهر عيشة | |||||
| صالة السورية للتجارة فرع نهر عيشة | |||||
| غذائيات نور | |||||
| غذائيات نور | |||||
| قمرين | |||||
| محل الحبال | |||||
| محل الحبال |
Stadiums & Teams in Kanākir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kanākir
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaarour Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kanākir
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kanākir
31 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al - Akram Polyclinic - Syrian Arab Red Crescent | ||
| Aloe Vera Clinic | ||
| Aloe Vera Clinic | ||
| Doctor Syria Medical Center | ||
| Dr. Abdulrazzaq abdulazez | ||
| Dr.Baraa Jeddini | ||
| Faour Dental Clinic | ||
| Life Line Clinic | ||
| LINA Dental Clinic | ||
| SARC-Damascus Branch | ||
| Seif Beauty Clinic | ||
| العيادة القلبية في المعضمية | ||
| الفؤاد للحوالات المالية | ||
| المركز الطبي التخصصي | ||
| المركزالتخصصي للعناية الطبية | ||
| جمعية تنظيم الاسرة | ||
| علاء الدين بيوتي كلينك | ||
| عيادات إشراق الطبية | ||
| عيادات الجزماتية التخصصية | ||
| عيادة الأصبحي التخصصية لطب وتقويم الأسنان | ||
| عيادة الدكتور اسد الابراهيم | ||
| عيادة الشام | ||
| عيادة تقويم وتجميل الأسنان الدكتور حسام كفا | ||
| عيادة جراحة الفم وزراعة الأسنان للدكتور علاء ياسين | ||
| مركز الأمل الطبي | ||
| مركز تجميل دايمند سمايلز | ||
| مركز شفا التخصصي لطب الأسنان | ||
| مركز يلدا الصحي | ||
| مستوصف الدحاديل | ||
| مستوصف دويلعة | ||
| مشفى الصدر |
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What is the population of Kanākir?
Kanākir has a population of 13,950 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 125.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanākir?
Kanākir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.