Mayadin, Administrative city in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria
Located on the western bank of the Euphrates River, Mayadin stands as the capital of Mayadin District with an elevation of 195 meters.
The Syrian Army conducted a military operation in October 2017 to reclaim Mayadin from ISIL forces, successfully capturing the city after intense combat.
The population of Mayadin consists primarily of Sunni Muslims, maintaining traditional social structures and local governance systems within the Deir ez-Zor region.
Mayadin experiences temperatures exceeding 40°C during summer months, with minimal rainfall throughout the year in its desert climate conditions.
Pan Am Flight 121, carrying Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, crashed near Mayadin in June 1947, marking a connection to international aviation history.
Location: Al-Mayadin Subdistrict
Elevation above the sea: 195 m
GPS coordinates: 35.02083,40.45333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:30
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