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Şūrān, Syria

Aleppo · Syria

Şūrān is a small city in Aleppo, Syria with a population of 6,988. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

6,988 Population 78/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Şūrān

Şūrān

Sawran, also spelled Suran, Souran or Sawwaran, is a town in northern Aleppo Governorate, northwestern Syria. Located 22 kilometres (14 mi) north of the city of Aleppo, it is the administrative centre of Nahiya Sawran in Azaz District. Nearby localities include A'zaz and Kafra to the west, Ihtaimlat and Dabiq to the east and Mare' to the south. In the 2004 census, Sawran had a population of 6,988. The town is mainly inhabited by Turkmens.

People

Population6,988
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population6,988
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates36.5658°, 37.2127°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAleppo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Şūrān

Şūrān is a small city in Syria (Aleppo) with a population of 6,988. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Şūrān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 332 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area89.4 sq mi (231.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates36.5658°N, 37.2127°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Syria avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

373 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 75 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 115 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 118 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 67 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 117 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 134 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 74 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 84 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 121 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 68 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 99 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Şūrān has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şūrān

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة : ظفر أرصوي للأئمة والخطباء
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Libraries in Şūrān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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Airports Near Şūrān

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Jirah Air BaseSmall Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şūrān

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد مزارع دويبق

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
444 m (1,457 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 Şūrān

What is the population of Şūrān?

Şūrān has a population of 6,988 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 89.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şūrān?

Şūrān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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