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Ḩamāh
City in Hama, Syria
Overview
Ḩamāh is a historic city located in west-central Syria, known for its iconic ancient waterwheels (norias) along the Orontes River and a blend of Islamic and Byzantine heritage. The city remains an important cultural hub despite challenges faced in recent years.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Syria
Province
Hama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
35.13°, 36.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$303
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$60
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
45.6°C
Record Low
-6.5°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
326 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
130 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
32
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
58.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 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 60/100.
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