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Şalākhid, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
Şalākhid is a small city in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 12,842. Elevation: 2,897 ft (883 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Şalākhid
Braykah is a village situated in the Shahba District of Suwayda Governorate, in southern Syria. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Braykah had a population of 1,055 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Druze, with a Sunni Muslim Bedouin minority.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,842 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8715°, 36.5728° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.3 inches (236 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Şalākhid
Şalākhid is a small city in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 12,842. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet (883 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Şalākhid
Şalākhid has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 122 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8715°N, 36.5728°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 101 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 101 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 88 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 148 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Şalākhid has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Şalākhid
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum |
Libraries in Şalākhid
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Şalākhid
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Restaurants in Şalākhid
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Şalākhid
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Şalākhid
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 |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | — | 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 |
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What is the population of Şalākhid?
Şalākhid has a population of 12,842 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Şalākhid?
Şalākhid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches.