Ţarţūs
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When to go: Ţarţūs month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ţarţūs are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 10°C), and January the wettest (about 185 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1 | 10.1 | 185 | 7.8 |
| February | 16.8 | 9.7 | 119 | 8.7 |
| March | 18.9 | 11.7 | 125 | 9.8 |
| April | 22.2 | 14.0 | 49 | 11.4 |
| May | 25.2 | 17.3 | 38 | 12.6 |
| June | 27.6 | 20.6 | 11 | 13.3 |
| July | 30.3 | 23.7 | 2 | 13.4 |
| August | 30.8 | 24.5 | 11 | 12.7 |
| September | 29.7 | 22.5 | 14 | 11.5 |
| October | 27.4 | 19.3 | 44 | 10.4 |
| November | 22.9 | 15.5 | 104 | 8.8 |
| December | 18.2 | 11.9 | 184 | 7.6 |
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01 · OverviewŢarţūs, in brief
Ţarţūs is a major port city situated on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Functioning as the largest city in the Tartus Governorate, it holds a population of 458,327 residents according to 2023 estimates.
Originally established as a Phoenician colony of Aradus, the mainland settlement was known as Antaradus, meaning the town facing Aradus. Constantine the Great favored the location due to its devotion to the cult of the Virgin Mary, leading to the construction of the first chapel dedicated to her here during the 3rd century. Islamic rule arrived in the region in 634, and caliphate armies captured the settlement under the leadership of Ubadah ibn al-Samit in 636.
A significant historical turning point for the city unfolded during the Crusades. Frankish forces captured the settlement in 1099 during the First Crusade, after which Raymond of Saint-Gilles recaptured it in February 1102 following a two-week siege. The Crusaders constructed the semi-fortified Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa in 1123 over a Byzantine church. In 1152, Tortosa was handed over to the Knights Templar, who established a military headquarters and built a castle around 1165 featuring a large chapel, an elaborate keep, and thick double concentric walls to protect the city and surrounding lands.
Administrative boundaries shifted in the 1970s when the locality transitioned from the governance of Latakia Governorate to become an independent governorate. Today, the geography of Ţarţūs places it on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered to the east by the Syrian Coastal Mountain Range. Multilingual communities utilizing ar-SY, ku, hy, arc, fr, and en languages navigate the urban area, where currency is denominated in SYP across the timezone of Asia/Damascus at coordinates 34.88902 latitude and 35.88659 longitude.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ţarţūs
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ţarţūs located and what are its coordinates?
Ţarţūs is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 34.8890, 35.8866, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ţarţūs?
Ţarţūs has a recorded population of approximately 458,327 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ţarţūs?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ţarţūs include AR-SY, KU, HY, ARC, French, English, with SYP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ţarţūs?
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