Al Mayadin
Syria
A town on the Euphrates in eastern Syria's Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Al Mayadin sits on the site of the ancient settlement formerly known as al-Rahba, with the historic Rahba Citadel among its most significant archaeological remains. The town's name is said to derive from the Arabic word for minarets, reflecting a long tradition of religious architecture in the area. It lies within a fertile plain where agriculture and trade have long shaped daily life.
- Population54,534
- Nearest water from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
8°46°
30mm1.1in
F
10°50°
25mm0.9in
M
15°59°
20mm0.9in
A
21°70°
15mm0.5in
M
27°80°
10mm0.3in
J
32°89°
0mm0.0in
J
34°93°
0mm0.0in
A
34°93°
0mm0.0in
S
30°86°
0mm0.0in
O
24°75°
10mm0.4in
N
15°58°
20mm0.8in
D
9°49°
25mm1.0in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗