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Ţafas, Syria
Daraa · Syria
Ţafas is a mid-size city in Daraa, Syria with a population of 31,249. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ţafas
Tafas is a town in southern Syria, administratively part of the Daraa Governorate, located north of Daraa. Nearby localities include al-Shaykh Saad and Nawa to the north, Da'el, Abtaa and al-Shaykh Maskin to the northeast, Saham al-Jawlan and Adwan to the northwest and Muzayrib to the southwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Tafas had a population of 32,236 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslim.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,249 |
| Population Density | 478 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7371°, 36.0665° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Daraa |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (334 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ţafas
Ţafas is a mid-size city in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 31,249. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Ţafas
Ţafas has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 263 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 65.3 sq mi (169.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7371°N, 36.0665°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 61 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 61 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 85 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 104 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in |
Ţafas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Ţafas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daraa National Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Tel A Saki | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات |
Libraries in Ţafas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحسين بن طلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفارابي | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ţafas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Farmers' Market | |||||
| Irbid Flea Market | |||||
| ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان | |||||
| ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان | |||||
| ميني سو | |||||
| ميني سو | |||||
| ميني ماركت محمود | |||||
| ميني ماركت محمود |
Restaurants in Ţafas
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ţafas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hassan Stadium | ||
| Almalab Albaladi |
Airports Near Ţafas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ţafas
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Asad Medical Complex | ||
| Khaledi Dentist | ||
| Mecca Pharmacy | ||
| Qassem Alshalbi sons | ||
| white pearl dental center | ||
| Yarmouk University health center | ||
| اطباء بلا حدود | ||
| الدكتور مظهر نايف الصقور | ||
| د.سارة الرواشدة | ||
| د.عادل المومني | ||
| مجمع لامار الطبي التجميل |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ţafas
What is the population of Ţafas?
Ţafas has a population of 31,249 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 478 people per square mile, spread across 65.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ţafas?
Ţafas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.