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Saraqib, Syria

Idlib · Syria

Saraqib is a mid-size city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 34,231. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

34,231 Population 233/sq mi density
1,201 ft Elevation 366 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Saraqib

Saraqib is a city in northwestern Syria, administratively belonging to the Idlib Governorate, located east of Idlib. During the course of the Syrian Civil War, the city fell to rebel forces in 2012 and was recaptured by the Syrian Army in 2020. The city was captured by the Syrian Salvation Government during the 2024 Northwestern Syria offensive.

People

Population34,231
Density233/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Population34,231
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates35.8645°, 36.8059°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceIdlib
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saraqib

Saraqib is a mid-size city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 34,231. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Saraqib

Saraqib has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.9°C / 44°F -3.1° / 17.9° 82.0
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -2.9° / 20.6° 46.8
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F -0.8° / 25.7° 61.4
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 4.2° / 32.2° 28.4
May 21.8°C / 71°F 9.4° / 38.8° 13.1
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 14.4° / 42.1° 4.6
Jul 30°C / 86°F 19° / 43.3° 2.9
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 19.9° / 44.3° 2.8
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 15.9° / 41.2° 7.0
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 11.3° / 36.2° 10.3
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 3.3° / 27.9° 41.3
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21° 92.9
Saraqib enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates35.8645°N, 36.8059°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 148 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 78 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 88 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 126 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 86 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 85 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 97 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 131 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 142 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 74 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 93 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 92 km
May 12, 2000 5 km WSW of Toprakkale, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 146 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 66 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Saraqib has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Saraqib

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
etc Library0.0
Zad library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saraqib

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ساحة سوق مدينة بنش

Cafes in Saraqib

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BeinsportCafe

Stadiums & Teams in Saraqib

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Airports Near Saraqib

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saraqib

What is the population of Saraqib?

Saraqib has a population of 34,231 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 147.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saraqib?

Saraqib enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

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