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Maharda, Syria

Hama · Syria

Maharda is a small city in Hama, Syria with a population of 17,578. Elevation: 879 ft (268 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

17,578 Population 187/sq mi density
879 ft Elevation 268 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Maharda

Maharda

Maharda is a Christian city in western Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located about 23 kilometers northwest of Hama. It is situated along the Orontes River, near the Ghab plain. Nearby localities include Halfaya and Taybat al-Imam to the east, Khitab to the southeast, Maarzaf to the south, Asilah and Jubb Ramlah to the southwest, Shaizar, Safsafiyah, Tremseh and Kafr Hud to the west and Kafr Zita and al-Lataminah to the north.

People

Population17,578
Density187/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Population17,578
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Coordinates35.2479°, 36.5725°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHama
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maharda

Maharda is a small city in Syria (Hama) with a population of 17,578. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet (268 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Maharda

Maharda 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
Maharda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Syria avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area94.1 sq mi (243.8 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates35.2479°N, 36.5725°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 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 M6.3 113 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 125 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 117 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 126 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 43 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 125 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 104 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 47 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 106 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 124 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 127 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 115 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 75 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 110 km
Feb 6, 2023 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey M4.6 117 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 1,800 111 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in

Maharda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Maharda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الشهيد ساهر انطكلي
مدرسة الشهيد فهد عفور
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Radio Stations near Maharda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Maharda

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

Libraries in Maharda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fadi University Library مكتبة فادي الجامعية0.0
Fadi University Library مكتبة فادي الجامعية0.0
مكتبة اهواز0.0
مكتبة دار العلم والتربية0.0
مكتبة دار العلم والتربية0.0
مكتبة فريندز FRIENDS Library0.0
مكتبة فريندز FRIENDS Library0.0
مكتبة مارس0.0
مكتبة مارس0.0

Farmers Markets in Maharda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الطويل
السوق الطويل
بقالية البركة
بقالية البركة
بقالية عبود
بقالية عبود
سوق الغنم
سوق الغنم
سوق الفستق
سوق الهال
شركة البكور
شركة البكور
فروج العموري
فروج العموري

Restaurants in Maharda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawaii Cafe

Dentists in Maharda

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #8247248020

Gas Stations in Maharda

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة وقود سعود
محطة وقود شيحان
محطة وقود صمان

Stadiums & Teams in Maharda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maharda

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Qusayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maharda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مركز هاتف محردة

Treatment Centers in Maharda

18 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ataleea clinic
D:samar Adlah
Dr. Abdolmoin Ktail
Dr. Ahmad Qortobany (Dentist)
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 Maharda

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
كنيسة جاورجيوس محردة
كنيسة مارالياس محردة
كنيسة يواكيم وحنه محردة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
280 m (919 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 Maharda

What is the population of Maharda?

Maharda has a population of 17,578 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 94.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maharda?

Maharda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

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