Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
532K
Population
1,962 km2
Area
53 Mbps
Internet
UTC+02:00
Timezone
DEZ (129km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
On Syria's Euphrates banks, Ar Raqqah carries resilient echoes of ancient history despite challenges, appealing to intrepid visitors with its riverside setting and arid steppe climate—though stability remains key.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Syria
Region
Western Asia
Population
532K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Language
Arabic
Airport
DEZ
GPS
35.95, 39.01
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
53 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
History
Founded around 244 — over 1,782 years of history
A mid-sized city of 531,952 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
275 total POIs 0.1 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
5
Cafes
3
Bars
2
Fast Food
1
Shopping
Supermarkets
1
Convenience
1,395
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
5
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
4
Education
Schools
56
Universities
169
Libraries
43
Recreation
Parks
40
Playgrounds
464
Sports
3
Cinemas
35
Museums
1
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
3,835
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
11
Services
Banks
582
ATMs
1
Post Offices
171
Police
109
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
53 Mbps
Download
14 Mbps
Upload
77ms
Latency
1,047
Tests
295
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - May
9°
J
11°
F
15°
M
22°
A
28°
M
32°
J
34°
J
32°
A
28°
S
22°
O
15°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 21.5 C Range: 9.4 - 33.5 C Rain: 286 mm/year Sunshine: 3,772 h/year
CITY SCORES
62.4
Nomad Index
D
Livability
42.0
Culture
43.5
Overall
AIRPORT
DEZ
Deir ez-Zor Airport
129 km from center
~194 min drive
FUN FACTS
Raqqa (Arabic: ٱلرَّقَّة, romanized: ar-Raqqah, also al-Raḳḳa), is a city in Syria on the North bank of the Euphrates River, about 160 kilometres (99 miles) east of Aleppo.
It is located 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of the Tabqa Dam, Syria's largest dam.
The Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine city and bishopric Callinicum (formerly a Latin and now a Maronite Catholic titular see) was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate between 796 and 809, under the reign of Harun al-Rashid.
It was also the capital of the Islamic State from 2014 to 2017.
ISIS made the city its capital in early 2014.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ar Raqqah known for?
On Syria's Euphrates banks, Ar Raqqah carries resilient echoes of ancient history despite challenges, appealing to intrepid visitors with its riverside setting and arid steppe climate—though stability remains key.
How fast is the internet in Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah has an average download speed of 53 Mbps and upload speed of 14 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah has an average year-round temperature of approximately 21.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah is served by DEZ (Deir ez-Zor Airport), approximately 129 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ar Raqqah?
The population of Ar Raqqah is approximately 532K.
What infrastructure does Ar Raqqah have?
Ar Raqqah has 275 mapped points of interest, including 5 restaurants, 5 hospitals, 56 schools.
What country is Ar Raqqah in?
Ar Raqqah is located in Syria.
