Idlib Governorate
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Idlib Governorate مُحافظة ادلب |
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Governorate | |
Map of Syria with Idlib highlighted |
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Coordinates (Idlib): 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°ECoordinates: 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°E | |
Country | Syria |
Capital | Idlib |
Manatiq (Districts) | 5 |
Area | |
• Total | 6,097 km2 (2,354 sq mi) |
Estimates range between 5,933 km² and 6,097 km² | |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,501,000 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
ISO 3166 code | SY-ID |
Main language(s) | Arabic |
Idlib Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة ادلب / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Idlib) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in northwestern Syria, bordering Turkey. Its area depends on sources - estimated vary from 5,933 km² [1] to 6,097 km².[2] The Governorate has a population of 1,464,000 (2010 estimate). The capital is Idlib.
Districts[edit]
The governorate is divided into five districts (manatiq):
These are further divided into sub-districts (nawahi).
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Olly Lambert (April 9, 2013). "Syria Behind the Lines". Frontline. USA: Public Broadcasting Service. (Film about Syrian civil war in 2012 in the Idlib area)
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