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Ra’s al Khashūfah, Syria
Tartus · Syria
Ra’s al Khashūfah is a small town in Tartus, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ra’s al Khashūfah
Khirbet al-Ma'zah is a town in western Syria, administratively part of the Tartus Governorate. It is located along the road between Safita in the east and Tartus to the west. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Khirbet al-Ma'zah had a population of 4,798 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of the Khirbet al-Ma'zah Subdistrict (nahiyah) which consisted of 11 localities with a collective population of 22,897. The inhabitants of the town and the subdistrict are predominantly Alawites, mainly from the Kalbiyya tribal confederation.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8265°, 36.0517° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Tartus |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
About Ra’s al Khashūfah
Ra’s al Khashūfah is a small town in Syria (Tartus) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 67.3 sq mi (174.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8265°N, 36.0517°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
Ra’s al Khashūfah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ra’s al Khashūfah
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة النعاصات | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة بسورم الاعدادية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة جورة الشنبور الاعدادية والابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Ra’s al Khashūfah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartus Museum | ||||
| متحف طرطوس |
Libraries in Ra’s al Khashūfah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik ibn zaiad library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarik ibn zaiad library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Tartous Cultural Center | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة ومكتبة شاش | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة ومكتبة شاش | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة أطلس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة أطلس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الامين | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الامين | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرشا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرشا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المثال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المثال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الميس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الميس | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة زغيبي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة زغيبي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فرح | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فرح | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فور جامعة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فور جامعة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون والقلم | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة نون والقلم | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ra’s al Khashūfah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Slaiman for vegetables and fruits | |||||
| Al-Roqmani's Marketplace | |||||
| Basem | |||||
| Basem's Marketplace | |||||
| سنتر أمال | |||||
| سوق الباعة | |||||
| سوق الهال طرطوس | |||||
| سوق خضار الكراج القديم | |||||
| سوق خضار الكراج القديم | |||||
| سوق طرطوس الحرة | |||||
| سوق طرطوس الحرة |
Stadiums & Teams in Ra’s al Khashūfah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ra’s al Khashūfah
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ra’s al Khashūfah
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusayr Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | — | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ra’s al Khashūfah
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rahmah | ||
| Dr Elie Tanous -Orthopaedic Surgeon | ||
| One day clinic | ||
| Tartous dental Clinic Dr.Mouhannad Shahin | ||
| Tartous Medical Laboratory | ||
| الدكتور أحمد معلا | ||
| الدكتورة بشرى حسين إبراهيم | ||
| د.علي إبراهيم | ||
| عيادة الدكتور زياد صافيا | ||
| عيادة الدكتور علي معروف | ||
| عيادة الدكتورة ريمي الناصر | ||
| عيادة دّكتورة الأسنان هبة عيسى | ||
| عيادة دير ماليزر طرطوس | ||
| مخبر منهل الحسن لصناعة الأسنان | ||
| مركز الأثيل | ||
| مركز سيف بيوتي كلينك طرطوس | ||
| مستوصف الشيخ سعد |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ra’s al Khashūfah
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| تشريفة الامام علي زين العابدين | |
| تشريفة الشيخ موسى الرباطي | |
| تشريفة الشيخ موسى الرباطي | |
| مقام الشيخ احمد حسام الدين | |
| مقام الشيخ احمد حسام الدين | |
| مقام الشيخ حسن ابراهيم | |
| مقام الشيخ حمدان تاجو | |
| مقام الشيخ حمدان تاجو | |
| مقام الشيخ عبد الرحمن والشيخ سلمان الطاهر | |
| مقام الشيخ عبد اللطيف ابراهيم | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد الصياح | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد المخيبية | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد المخيبية | |
| مقام الشيخ معروف | |
| مقام الشيخ يوسف الثعالبي | |
| مقام الشيخ يوسف مي | |
| مقام الشيخ يوسف مي |
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What is the weather like in Ra’s al Khashūfah?
Ra’s al Khashūfah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.