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Tallkalakh, Syria
Homs · Syria
Tallkalakh is a small city in Homs, Syria with a population of 29,754. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Tallkalakh
Talkalakh is a city in western Syria administratively belonging to the Homs Governorate as the capital of the Talkalakh District just north of the border with Lebanon and west of Homs. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Talkalakh had a population of 18,412 in 2004. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims, while the surrounding villages are mostly inhabited by Alawites. Most of the city's Sunni Muslim residents have fled as a result of the ongoing Syrian civil war.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,754 |
| Population Density | 379 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6684°, 36.2600° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Homs |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.6 inches (829 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tallkalakh
Tallkalakh is a small city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 29,754. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Tallkalakh
Tallkalakh has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 470 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 78.6 sq mi (203.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6684°N, 36.2600°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in |
Tallkalakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tallkalakh
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hawash Private University | University | 2008 | Visit → |
| Wadi International University | University | 2005 | Visit → |
Schools in Tallkalakh
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة ادلين | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Tallkalakh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| كنيسة مار ضومط | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات والفراشات |
Libraries in Tallkalakh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayan Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tallkalakh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Slaiman for vegetables and fruits | |||||
| Al-Roqmani's Marketplace | |||||
| Basem | |||||
| Basem's Marketplace | |||||
| سنتر أمال |
Restaurants in Tallkalakh
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tallkalakh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tallkalakh
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tallkalakh
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusayr Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | — | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tallkalakh
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مقام الشيخ ابراهيم عينه | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد أبا يزيد | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد العجمي | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد اليمني | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد خليل | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد مرج الطيب | |
| مقام الشيخ محمد مرج الطيب | |
| مقام الشيخين محمد العجمي والنبي بري |
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What is the population of Tallkalakh?
Tallkalakh has a population of 29,754 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 379 people per square mile, spread across 78.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tallkalakh?
Tallkalakh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.