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Şāfītā, Syria
Tartus · Syria
Şāfītā is a small city in Tartus, Syria with a population of 27,815. Elevation: 1,227 ft (374 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Şāfītā
Safita is a city in the Tartus Governorate, western Syria, located to the southeast of Tartus and to the northwest of Krak des Chevaliers. It is situated on the tops of three hills and the valleys between them, in the Syrian Coastal Mountain Range. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Safita had a population of 20,301 in the 2004 census. It has a religiously mixed population of mostly Greek Orthodox Christians and Alawites.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,815 |
| Population Density | 413 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8210°, 36.1177° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Tartus |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Şāfītā
Şāfītā is a small city in Syria (Tartus) with a population of 27,815. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Şāfītā
Şāfītā has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 507 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 67.3 sq mi (174.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8210°N, 36.1177°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 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Şāfītā has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Şāfītā
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adyb Shbat School | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Yousef Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ro'yaset Al-mandrah school | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة عين الحداد | — | — | — | — |
| "8 Adhar (Mars)" primary school | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة اليازدية | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Bohtori | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Tal'a Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Şāfītā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartus Museum | ||||
| كنيسة مار ضومط | ||||
| متحف طرطوس |
Libraries in Şāfītā
| 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 Şāfītā
| 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 |
Restaurants in Şāfītā
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Şāfītā
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Şāfītā
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Şāfītā
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Şāfītā
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Şāfītā
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Şāfītā
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Şāfītā
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Şāfītā
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Şāfītā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Şāfītā
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Şāfītā
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 Şāfītā
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 Şāfītā
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Mojtaba mosque | |
| The church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
| تشريفة الخضر عليه السلام | |
| مقام السلطان حسن | |
| مقام الشيخ ابراهيم المندرة | |
| مقام الشيخ احمد المخلص | |
| مقام الشيخ اسماعيل اوبين | |
| مقام الشيخ غانم |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Şāfītā
What is the population of Şāfītā?
Şāfītā has a population of 27,815 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 413 people per square mile, spread across 67.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Şāfītā?
Şāfītā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.