Saraqib
This town in northwestern Syria's Idlib Governorate sitting at the intersection of the M4 and M5 motorways, Saraqib serves as a strategic crossroads between Damascus, Aleppo, and Homs. The ancient site of Ebla lies just south of the town, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town is known for stone-built houses, traditional silk-and-gold dress called the qandura, and agriculture including olives, grain, and cotton. It changed hands multiple times during the Syrian Civil War.
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- Population34,231
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.6 mi
Nearest airports
Saraqib: quick answers
Where is Saraqib?
Saraqib is in Syria, about 49 km31 miles in a straight line from Aleppo.
How do you get to Saraqib?
The nearest airport is Aleppo (ALP), about 1 hr 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Saraqib?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is January, with about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Saraqib?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ma`arrat an Nu`man, Harim and Armanaz.