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Şalkhad
City in As-Suwayda, Syria
Overview
Şalkhad is a small city in the As-Suwayda region of southern Syria, best known for its ancient fortress and strong Druze cultural heritage. The city offers a glimpse into traditional Syrian life, set amidst mountainous landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Syria
Province
As-Suwayda
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
32.49°, 36.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$338
Local Cost
$152
Local Income
$75
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
101 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
124 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
OMF
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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