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Şlinfah, Syria

Latakia · Syria

Şlinfah is a small town in Latakia, Syria with a population of 1,847. Elevation: 3,684 ft (1,123 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,847 Population 22/sq mi density
3,684 ft Elevation 1,123 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Şlinfah

Şlinfah

Slinfah is a Syrian town-resort, founded in 1929, administratively belonging to Al-Haffah District within the Latakia Governorate. It is located at an average height of 1130 metres above sea level on the An-Nusayriyah Mountains, 50 km east of Latakia city. According to the 2004 official census, the town's population is 1,847, reaching up to 19,518 inhabitants with the 25 surrounding villages in the Slinfah subdistrict (nahiyah).

People

Population1,847
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Population1,847
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Coordinates35.5982°, 36.1877°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceLatakia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Şlinfah

Şlinfah is a small town in Syria (Latakia) with a population of 1,847. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet (1,123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Şlinfah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 335 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 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area84.6 sq mi (219.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates35.5982°N, 36.1877°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Syria avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 64 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 66 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 92 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 79 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 52 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 121 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 52 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 54 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 132 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 97 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 79 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 45 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 94 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 124 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 73 km
Feb 14, 2014 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 67 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 6.1 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest

Şlinfah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Şlinfah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

فندق صلنفة

Restaurants in Şlinfah

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abo hatem
مطعم جار القمر

Stadiums & Teams in Şlinfah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şlinfah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şlinfah

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prophet Mattá shrine
مسجد صلنفة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
1,130 m (3,708 ft)

🇸🇾 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 Şlinfah

What is the population of Şlinfah?

Şlinfah has a population of 1,847 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 84.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şlinfah?

Şlinfah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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