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Qâna, Lebanon

South Governorate · Lebanon

Qâna is a small city in South Governorate, Lebanon with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

10,000 Population 3,861/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Beirut Timezone

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About Qâna

Qâna

Qana, also spelled Cana, Canna or Kana, is a municipality in southern Lebanon located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the city of Tyre and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the border with Israel. It is revered by Lebanese Christians and Muslims alike. The municipality is also known for the two massacres of civilian committed by the Israeli Defense Forces during military operations in Lebanon.

People

Population10,000
Density3,861/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Population10,000
Population Density3,861 / sq mi
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates33.2089°, 35.2994°
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Country🇱🇧 Lebanon
State / ProvinceSouth Governorate
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Qâna

Qâna is a small city in Lebanon (South Governorate) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Beirut.

Climate in Qâna

Qâna has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 625 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.5°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.1° 164.6
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 5.2° / 11.3° 116.7
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.9° 73.6
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 30.6
May 20°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.3° 9.4
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 1.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.5° 0.2
Aug 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.3° 0.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 28.4° 3.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 15.8° / 24.8° 19.7
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.7° 85.2
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 7° / 12.3° 120.4
Qâna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 347 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Lebanon avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density3,861/sq mi
Coordinates33.2089°N, 35.2994°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Lebanon avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.52"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 13 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 24 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 149 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 61 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 141 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 80 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 77 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 101 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 12 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 127 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 72 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 68 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 18 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 150 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 69 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 65 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 125 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 148 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 64 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 30 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 30 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 136 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 73 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 36 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in

Qâna has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qâna

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rmadiyeh School
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Radio Stations near Qâna

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) music, news MP3
Ivri 6 (IL) MP3 128 kbps
Лучшее Радио (IL) MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון (IL) MP3 128 kbps
Ze Rock Radio (IL) indy, metal AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Qâna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Circassian heritage museum
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla
Musée de la résistance
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
Wall and Tower
Zinati house

Libraries in Qâna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dar Al Aanwar0.0
Nour Library0.0
Nour library0.0
Safed college library0.0

Farmers Markets in Qâna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
em moussa
Groccery Store
mini market al mojtaba
Municipal market
Tyre Municipal Green Market
Wafic market
Wissam Market
محل أبو أكرم

Monuments in Qâna

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiram's Tomb

Gas Stations in Qâna

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basma Station
Hypco
Hypco
IPT
IPT
IPT
IPT
IPT
LB #12366504663
Lobnan Al Akhdar Coral Station

Stadiums & Teams in Qâna

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Qâna

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rayak Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne AirportSmall Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Habonim AirfieldSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway StripSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qâna

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de Aaïtît
St. Joseph Church
الحسينية البازورية
مسجد زبقين

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Beirut

🇱🇧 About Lebanon

Capital Beirut
Population 6,848,925
Area 10,400 km²
GDP (USD) $20,078,620,357
GDP per capita $3,478
HDI 0.723
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Internet users 83.5%
Urban population 90.5%
Currency LBP (Pound)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +961
TLD .lb
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Qâna

What is the population of Qâna?

Qâna has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Lebanon. The population density is 3,861 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qâna?

Qâna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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