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Qanawāt, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
Qanawāt is a small city in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 8,324. Elevation: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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About Qanawāt
Qanawat is a village in Syria, located 7 km north-east of Suwayda in the Jabal al-Druze region. It stands at an elevation of about 1,200 m, near a river and surrounded by woods. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Qanawat had a population of 8,324 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly from the Druze community, with a Sunni Muslim Bedouin minority.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,324 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7540°, 36.6145° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.0 inches (305 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qanawāt
Qanawāt is a small city in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 8,324. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet (1,235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7540°N, 36.6145°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 108 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 108 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 101 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Qanawāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Qanawāt
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saqer Bo Asaaf School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanawat School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Qanawāt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum | ||||
| درعا |
Libraries in Qanawāt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Qanawāt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Restaurants in Qanawāt
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qanawāt
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Qanawāt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Qanawāt
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qanawāt
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanwat Church |
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What is the population of Qanawāt?
Qanawāt has a population of 8,324 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 268.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qanawāt?
Qanawāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.0 inches.