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Manbij, Syria

Aleppo · Syria

Manbij is a mid-size city in Aleppo, Syria with a population of 99,497. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

99,497 Population 389/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Manbij

Manbij

Manbij is a city in the northeast of Aleppo Governorate in northern Syria, 30 kilometers west of the Euphrates. The 2004 census gives its population as nearly 100,000. The population of Manbij is largely Arab, with Kurdish, Turkmen, Circassian, and Chechen minorities. Many of its residents practice Naqshbandi Sufism.

People

Population99,497
Density389/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population99,497
Population Density389 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates36.5282°, 37.9550°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAleppo
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (309 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Manbij

Manbij is a mid-size city in Syria (Aleppo) with a population of 99,497. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Manbij

Manbij has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F -4.1° / 15.2° 76.9
Feb 7°C / 45°F -3.4° / 19.3° 43.1
Mar 10.5°C / 51°F -0.8° / 23.9° 96.4
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 4° / 29.9° 41.9
May 21.6°C / 71°F 8.9° / 36° 18.8
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 14.9° / 41.1° 2.2
Jul 32.1°C / 90°F 20.4° / 43.3° 0.2
Aug 31.9°C / 89°F 21° / 44.6° 1.6
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 15.8° / 40.5° 2.7
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 11.1° / 34.4° 8.5
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 2.4° / 26.2° 46.4
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F -1.8° / 18° 77.3
Manbij enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area255.9 sq mi (662.8 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates36.5282°N, 37.9550°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 19, 2024.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 120 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 115 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 125 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 131 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 118 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 132 km
Sep 19, 2012 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.9 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M4.8 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SE of Ça?layancerit, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.8 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.7 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 56,697 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Manbij has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Manbij

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ALROWAD.E.i - - - -
Nawajah Kabeer - - - -
Sharia school - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Manbij

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halal Market

Hotels in Manbij

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Munbej Hotel
فندق منبج

Restaurants in Manbij

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Nasuor restaurant
ابو هلال
مطاعم
مطعم ابو النور
مطعم العربي

Cafes in Manbij

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

akil net
Tamim Net
TANGO NET (fadi haji)
حي الثورة

Monuments in Manbij

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Globe Roundabout
Mills Roundabout
دوار الجزيرة

Clinics in Manbij

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مشفى الوطني

Bus Stations in Manbij

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aleppo station
Jarablos Bus Station
مركز انطلاق حلب

Gas Stations in Manbij

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abu Walid Station
Furat
Gas Station
Gas Station
SY #3827096702
كازية ابريق

Airports Near Manbij

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Al-Muhaddad Agricultural Airport-Small Airport
Jirah Air Base-Small Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Manbij

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque of Goodness
Mosque of Light
Mosque of Souk Al Hall
Mosque of the Conquest
Mosque of the Sahaba
The Great Mosque

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 Manbij

What is the population of Manbij?

Manbij has a population of 99,497 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 389 people per square mile, spread across 255.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Manbij?

Manbij enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

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