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Shahbā, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
Shahbā is a small city in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 14,784. Elevation: 3,560 ft (1,085 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shahbā
Shahba (Arabic: شَهْبَا / ALA-LC: Shahbā) is a city located 87 km (54 mi) south of Damascus in the Jabal al-Druze in Suwayda Governorate of Syria, but formerly in the Roman province of Arabia Petraea. Known in Late Antiquity as Philippopolis (in Arabia), the city was the seat of a Bishopric (see below), which remains a Latin titular see. The city had a population of 13,660 in the 2004 census. In Shahba, Druze make up the predominant population, while Christians and Sunni Muslim Bedouins represent a minority.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,784 |
| Population Density | 101 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8524°, 36.6285° |
| 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 Shahbā
Shahbā is a small city in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 14,784. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 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 Shahbā
Shahbā 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 | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 146.6 sq mi (379.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8524°N, 36.6285°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 | 107 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 107 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 93 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 107 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 |
Shahbā 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").
Schools in Shahbā
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Al Haj School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Shahbā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum |
Libraries in Shahbā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shahbā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Theatres in Shahbā
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shahbā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shahbā
10 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 |
| 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 |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shahbā
What is the population of Shahbā?
Shahbā has a population of 14,784 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 146.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shahbā?
Shahbā 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.