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Ar Rastan
City in Homs, Syria
Overview
Ar Rastan is a small city in Homs Governorate, Syria, resting on the banks of the Orontes River. The city blends local culture, historic mosques, and quiet residential areas, offering visitors a glimpse into everyday life in central Syria. Although not a traditional tourist destination, Ar Rastan is noted for its river views and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Syria
Province
Homs
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
34.93°, 36.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$438
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$80
Cashless
5
English
10
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
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
151 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 35/100.
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