Zakiyah
This Syrian town southwest of Damascus, set amid broad green agricultural plains with dramatic snow-capped mountains rising behind, offering a gateway to the wider Rif Dimashq region and its nearby heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population18,553
- Nearest water from center 3.0 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
Zakiyah: quick answers
Where is Zakiyah?
Zakiyah is in Syria, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Sidon.
How do you get to Zakiyah?
The nearest airport is Damascus (DAM), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zakiyah?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is January, with about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zakiyah?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zakiyah?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Harasta, Douma and Bab Sharqi.