Nawá, Syria
Daraa · Syria
Nawá is a large city in Daraa, Syria with a population of 150,000. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Nawá
Nawa is a city in southern Syria, administratively belonging to the Daraa Governorate. It has an altitude of 563 meters (1,847 ft). According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Nawa had a population of 47,066 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of a nahiyah ("subdistrict") consisting of six localities with a combined population of 57,404 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 150,000 |
| Population Density | 1,164 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8865°, 36.0391° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Daraa |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2 inches (361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nawá
Nawá is a large city in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 150,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Nawá
Nawá has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 272 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 128.9 sq mi (333.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8865°N, 36.0391°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 52 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 52 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 68 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 98 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 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 | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in |
Nawá has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Nawá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel A Saki |
Libraries in Nawá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عبادة | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in Nawá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nawá
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah 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 |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nawá
What is the population of Nawá?
Nawá has a population of 150,000 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 1,164 people per square mile, spread across 128.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nawá?
Nawá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches.
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