Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
775K
Population
48,000,000 km2
Area
14 Mbps
Internet
511m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
KYE (67km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Homs stands resilient along Syria's Orontes River, its ancient souks and citadel whispering tales of Roman and Ottoman eras despite recent scars. Adventurous travelers seek out restored mosques and thermal springs, but stability remains a concern for longer stays. The Mediterranean climate brings warm summers ideal for outdoor history dives.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Syria
Region
Western Asia
Population
775K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
511 m
Language
Arabic
Airport
KYE
GPS
34.72, 36.73
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 14 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A mid-sized city of 775,404 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,312 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
69
Cafes
38
Bars
4
Fast Food
15
Shopping
Supermarkets
41
Convenience
6
Shopping Malls
3
Healthcare
Hospitals
32
Clinics
33
Pharmacies
72
Education
Schools
361
Universities
24
Libraries
22
Recreation
Parks
162
Playgrounds
1
Sports
24
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
3
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
41
Services
Banks
11
ATMs
4
Post Offices
60
Police
6
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
14 Mbps
Download
7 Mbps
Upload
77ms
Latency
36,207
Tests
7,236
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
10°
J
11°
F
14°
M
18°
A
23°
M
26°
J
27°
J
26°
A
23°
S
18°
O
14°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.3 C Range: 9.5 - 27 C Rain: 201 mm/year Sunshine: 3,842 h/year
CITY SCORES
76.6
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
45.5
Overall
AIRPORT
KYE
Rene Mouawad Air Base
67 km from center
~101 min drive
FUN FACTS
Homs (Arabic: حِمْص, romanized: Ḥimṣ [ħɪmsˤ]; Levantine Arabic: حُمْص, romanized: Ḥomṣ [ħɔmsˤ]), known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa ( EM-ə-sə; Ancient Greek: Ἔμεσα, romanized: Émesa), is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate.
Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
Before the Syrian civil war, Homs was a major industrial hub with a population of at least 652,609 people in 2004, it was the third-largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south.
Its population reflected Syria's general religious diversity, composed of Sunni and Alawite Muslims, and Christians.
There are a number of historic mosques and churches in the city, and it is close to the Krak des Chevaliers castle, a World Heritage Site.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Homs known for?
Homs stands resilient along Syria's Orontes River, its ancient souks and citadel whispering tales of Roman and Ottoman eras despite recent scars. Adventurous travelers seek out restored mosques and thermal springs, but stability remains a concern for longer stays. The Mediterranean climate brings warm summers ideal for outdoor history dives.
How fast is the internet in Homs?
Homs has an average download speed of 14 Mbps and upload speed of 7 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Homs?
Homs has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Homs?
Homs is served by KYE (Rene Mouawad Air Base), approximately 67 km from the city center.
What is the population of Homs?
The population of Homs is approximately 775K.
What infrastructure does Homs have?
Homs has 1,312 mapped points of interest, including 69 restaurants, 32 hospitals, 361 schools.
What country is Homs in?
Homs is located in Syria.
