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Qal‘at al Maḑīq, Syria

Hama · Syria

Qal‘at al Maḑīq is a small town in Hama, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

581 ft Elevation 177 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Qal‘at al Maḑīq

Hawijat al-Sallah is a village in northern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located north of Hama. It is situated in the Ghab plain. Nearby localities include subdistrict center Qalaat al-Madiq to the southeast, Kafr Nabudah to the east, al-Huwash to the north, Shathah to the northwest and Inab to the west. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Hawijat al-Sallah had a population of 3,134 in the 2004 census.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates35.4147°, 36.3909°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHama
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Qal‘at al Maḑīq

Qal‘at al Maḑīq is a small town in Syria (Hama) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Qal‘at al Maḑīq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 334 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Syria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area84.6 sq mi (219.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.4147°N, 36.3909°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 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 89 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 92 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 65 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 100 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 89 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 78 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 77 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 139 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 81 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 71 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 102 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 103 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 106 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Feb 14, 2014 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 150 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 89 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 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 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Qal‘at al Maḑīq has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية الخندق الشرقي - - - -
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Museums in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The waterwheels of Al-Asharna

Libraries in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة اهواز0.0

Farmers Markets in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الهال

Restaurants in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مطعم الارز

Castles in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qalaat al-Madiq

Bus Stations in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SY #8022202085
SY #8233591817

Airports Near Qal‘at al Maḑīq

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu ad Duhur Air Base-Medium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qal‘at al Maḑīq

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مقام الامير حسن ابن المكزون السنجاري

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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What is the weather like in Qal‘at al Maḑīq?

Qal‘at al Maḑīq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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