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Tall Rif‘at, Syria

Aleppo · Syria

Tall Rif‘at is a small city in Aleppo, Syria with a population of 25,658. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,658 Population 287/sq mi density
1,594 ft Elevation 486 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Tall Rif‘at

Tall Rif‘at

Tell Rifaat is a city in northern Aleppo Governorate, northwestern Syria. Located roughly 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Aleppo, the city is the administrative center of Nahiya Tell Rifaat. Nearby localities include Azaz to the north, Mare' to the east, Kafr Naya to the south, Deir Jmal and Oqayba to the southwest and Ibbin Samaan to the west. In the 2004 census, Tell Rifaat had a population of 20,514. Its inhabitants are Arabs.

People

Population25,658
Density287/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Population25,658
Population Density287 / sq mi
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Coordinates36.4723°, 37.0947°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAleppo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches (402 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tall Rif‘at

Tall Rif‘at is a small city in Syria (Aleppo) with a population of 25,658. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Tall Rif‘at

Tall Rif‘at has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 357 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11° 68.0
Feb 7.4°C / 45°F 2.6° / 12.3° 64.9
Mar 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.7° 42.4
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9.6° / 22.4° 31.0
May 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.1° 16.5
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 19.2° / 33.8° 2.0
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 21.9° / 36.5° 0.0
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 22° / 36.2° 8.9
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33° 2.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.5° 25.1
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.3° 42.9
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.3° 52.0
Tall Rif‘at enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Syria avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area89.4 sq mi (231.6 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates36.4723°N, 37.0947°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 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 84 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 82 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 84 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 69 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 110 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 116 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 87 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 121 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 108 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 93 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 107 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 126 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 135 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 77 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 86 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Tall Rif‘at has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Tall Rif‘at

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cultural Center0.0
Home0.0
ادريس0.0
ادريس0.0
مكتبة أسامة0.0
مكتبة أسامة0.0
مكتبة جيل الغد0.0
مكتبة جيل الغد0.0

Farmers Markets in Tall Rif‘at

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar of Afrin
Friday market
أبو حميد للتجارة

Castles in Tall Rif‘at

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

تلة الشام 11

Dentists in Tall Rif‘at

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smile

Train Stations in Tall Rif‘at

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mirey Berkpinar - Station
Tall Rif‘at

Airports Near Tall Rif‘at

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Abu ad Duhur Air BaseMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tall Rif‘at

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nuclear Medicine Center
St Vartan
المركز التخصصي للعناية بصحة الثدي (مركز فحص اورام الثدي )
مستوصف الخالدية الصحي
مستوصف هنانو
مشفى الامل
مشفى القلعه جي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
457 m (1,499 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 Tall Rif‘at

What is the population of Tall Rif‘at?

Tall Rif‘at has a population of 25,658 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 89.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tall Rif‘at?

Tall Rif‘at enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.

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