Homs Governorate
Homs Governorate
مُحافظة حمص | |
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Coordinates (Homs): 34°18′N 38°18′E / 34.3°N 38.3°ECoordinates: 34°18′N 38°18′E / 34.3°N 38.3°E | |
Country | Syria |
Capital | Homs |
Manatiq (Districts) | 7 |
Government | |
• Governor | Talal Barazi |
Area | |
• Total | 42,223 km2 (16,302 sq mi) |
Estimates range between 42,223 km² and 42,226 km² | |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,803,000 |
• Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
ISO 3166 code | SY-HO |
Main language(s) | Arabic |
Homs Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة حمص / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Ḥimṣ) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in central Syria. Its area differs in various sources, from 40,940 km2 (15,807 sq mi)[1] to 42,223 km2 (16,302 sq mi).[2] It is thus geographically the largest governorate of Syria. Homs Governorate has a population of 1,763,000 (2010 estimate). The Homs governorate is divided into 6 administrative districts (mantiqah), with the city of Homs as a separate district. Homs is the capital city of the district of Homs. Its governor is Talal al-Barazi.[3]
A Homs Governorate also formed part of Ottoman Syria, when it was also known as the Sanjak of Homs.
Districts[]
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The governorate is divided into seven districts (manatiq). The districts are further divided into 25 sub-districts (nawahi):
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* - a newly-created district since 2010, formerly belonging to Homs District
Demographics[]
The Al-Mukharram District is predominantly inhabited by Alawites. The Taldou, Talkalakh, Homs and Al-Qusayr districts have a mixed Alawite, Sunni Muslim and Christian population. The Al-Qusayr District is also home to a large number of Shia Muslims.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Syria Provinces".
- ^ "Syria: Governorates, Major Cities & Localities - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts".
- ^ Zwaan, Irene de (7 April 2014). "Pater Frans van der Lugt doodgeschoten in Homs - Burgeroorlog in Syrië - VK". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2014.
External links[]
- ehoms The First Complete website for Homs news and services
- Homs Governorate
- Governorates of Syria
- Homs geography stubs