Serghaya
| Serghaya سرغايا Sirghaya | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Serghaya Location in Syria | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′N 36°8′E / 33.783°N 36.133°E | |
| Country |
 Syria |
| Governorate | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
| District | Al-Zabadani District |
| Nahiyah | Serghaya |
| Elevation | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) |
| Population (2004 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,501 |
| Area code(s) | 11 |
| Climate | Csb |
Serghaya or Sirghaya (Arabic سرغايا) is a small town located in the Damascus countryside in south west Syria. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Serghaya had a population of 7,501 in the 2004 census.[1] Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.[2]
Geography
It is 60 km (37 mi) from Damascus and 1,446 m (4,744 ft) above sea level. It is at the foot of the Anti-Lebanon Mountain. Serghaya has a moderate climate with a temperature that varies from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius all summer season and cold climate with temperature varies from -5 up to 10 all winter when snow covers the land and mountain.
It is connected to Damascus via Al-Zabadani and also has old rail reaches to Beirut via Riyaq (or Rayak), Bekaa.
Nearby Towns
- West :`Utayb (3.5 nm)
- North: Yahfufah (3.4 nm), Al Khuraybah (4.0 nm), Ma`rabun (3.4 nm)
- East: Al `Uwayni (0.4 nm)
- South: `Ayn al Hawr (2.2 nm)
Economy
Economy for this town is based on agricultural activities and the main crops are (Apple, Cherry, Pear, Peach and Apricot).
References
- 1 2 General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. (in Arabic)
- ↑ Smith, 1841, p. 146.
Bibliography
- Smith, Eli; Robinson, Edward (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the Year 1838. 3. Crocker and Brewster.
Coordinates: 33°48′N 36°09′E / 33.800°N 36.150°E
