Harasta
Syrian town with a notable density of historic churches, set at the water's edge with upland country nearby and several UNESCO-listed sites within reach across the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population37,348
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Harasta: quick answers
Where is Harasta?
Harasta is in Syria, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Beirut.
How do you get to Harasta?
The nearest airport is Damascus (DAM), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Harasta?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is January, with about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Harasta?
OpenStreetMap lists 37 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Harasta?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Douma, Bab Sharqi and Qatana.