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Bāniyās
City in Tartus, Syria
Overview
Bāniyās is a coastal city on the Mediterranean, known for its port, refinery, and laid-back family neighborhoods. It blends historic charm with modern industry, offering both seaside relaxation and glimpses into local Syrian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Syria
Province
Tartus
Population
43,151
Time Zone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
35.18°, 35.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$507
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
505 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
130 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTK
Distance
24 km
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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 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 45/100.
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