Al-Suwayda Governorate
مُحافظة السويداء | |
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.svg) Map of Syria with al-Suwayda Governorate highlighted | |
| Coordinates ( Al-Suwayda): 32°48′N 36°48′E / 32.8°N 36.8°E | |
| Country | 
Syria |
| Capital | Al-Suwayda |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Bassam Mamdouh Parsik [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,550 km2 (2,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 375,000 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-SU |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
As-Suwayda or Al-Suwayda Governorate ( Arabic: مُحافظة السويداء / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat as-Suwaydā’) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is the southernmost governorate and has an area of 5,550 km² and forms part of the historic Hawran region. Its capital and major city is al-Suwayda.
Geographically the governorate comprises almost all of Jabal al-Druze, the eastern part of Lejah, and a part of the arid eastern steppe of Harrat al-Shamah.
Most of As-Suwayda inhabitants work in agriculture, planting grapes, apple, olive, and wheat in general. In addition, there are four clearly demarcated seasons (winter, spring, summer, and fall) which gives As-Suwayda nice weather and beautiful natural sites. As-Suwayda contains many archaeological sites.
Demographics and population
The governorate has a population of about 375,000 inhabitants (est. 2011). [3] It is the only governorate in Syria that has a Druze majority. [4] There is also a sizable Eastern Orthodox minority, and a small Muslim refugee community from mainly Daraa Governorate as well as other parts of Syria. [5]
In the 1980s Druze made up 87.6% of the population, Christians (mostly Greek Orthodox) 11% and Sunni Muslims 2%. [6] In 2010, the As-Suwayda governorate has a population of about 375,000 inhabitants, Druze made up 90%, Christians 7% and Sunni Muslims 3%. [1] Due to low birth and high emigration rates, Christians proportion in As-Suwayda had declined. [1]
Most of the inhabitants live in the western parts of the governorate, especially on the western slopes of Jabal ad-Duruz. Only nomadic Bedouin tribes live in the barren region of Harrat al-Shamah.
Districts
The governorate is divided into three districts ( manatiq). The districts are further divided into 12 sub-districts ( nawahi):
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Cities, towns and villages
The governorate contains 3 cities, 124 towns/villages, and 36 hamlets. [3]
Cities
Villages
- Shaqqa
- Al-Ajailat
- Al-Ghariyah
- Al-Kefr
- Al-Qurayya
- Ariqah
- Ar-Raha
- Braiki
- Dair Allaban
- Dama
- Hobran
- Kafr Alluhuf
- Lahetha
- Msad
- Murduk
- Qanawat
- Rimet Alluhuf
- Rimet Hazem
- Samma Al-baradan
- Samma Al-hanidat
- Shaniri
- Shbeki
- Walgha
History
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See also
References
- ^ a b c The Druze and Assad: Strategic Bedfellows
- ^ "President al-Assad issues decrees on appointing new governors for eight Syrian provinces". Syrian Arab News Agency. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b Statistics from "المكتب المركزي للاحصاء". Archived from the original on 2007-03-29. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
- ^ Country Data Page on Syria
- ^ Shahba provides refuge for displaced Syrians Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine. 28 September 2012.
- ^ Pipes, Daniel (1990). Greater Syria: The History of an Ambition. Oxford University Press. p. 151. ISBN 978-0-19-506021-8.
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Al-Suwayda Governorate
مُحافظة السويداء | |
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Map of Syria with al-Suwayda Governorate highlighted | |
| Coordinates ( Al-Suwayda): 32°48′N 36°48′E / 32.8°N 36.8°E | |
| Country |
Syria |
| Capital | Al-Suwayda |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Bassam Mamdouh Parsik [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,550 km2 (2,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 375,000 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-SU |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
As-Suwayda or Al-Suwayda Governorate ( Arabic: مُحافظة السويداء / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat as-Suwaydā’) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is the southernmost governorate and has an area of 5,550 km² and forms part of the historic Hawran region. Its capital and major city is al-Suwayda.
Geographically the governorate comprises almost all of Jabal al-Druze, the eastern part of Lejah, and a part of the arid eastern steppe of Harrat al-Shamah.
Most of As-Suwayda inhabitants work in agriculture, planting grapes, apple, olive, and wheat in general. In addition, there are four clearly demarcated seasons (winter, spring, summer, and fall) which gives As-Suwayda nice weather and beautiful natural sites. As-Suwayda contains many archaeological sites.
Demographics and population
The governorate has a population of about 375,000 inhabitants (est. 2011). [3] It is the only governorate in Syria that has a Druze majority. [4] There is also a sizable Eastern Orthodox minority, and a small Muslim refugee community from mainly Daraa Governorate as well as other parts of Syria. [5]
In the 1980s Druze made up 87.6% of the population, Christians (mostly Greek Orthodox) 11% and Sunni Muslims 2%. [6] In 2010, the As-Suwayda governorate has a population of about 375,000 inhabitants, Druze made up 90%, Christians 7% and Sunni Muslims 3%. [1] Due to low birth and high emigration rates, Christians proportion in As-Suwayda had declined. [1]
Most of the inhabitants live in the western parts of the governorate, especially on the western slopes of Jabal ad-Duruz. Only nomadic Bedouin tribes live in the barren region of Harrat al-Shamah.
Districts
The governorate is divided into three districts ( manatiq). The districts are further divided into 12 sub-districts ( nawahi):
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Cities, towns and villages
The governorate contains 3 cities, 124 towns/villages, and 36 hamlets. [3]
Cities
Villages
- Shaqqa
- Al-Ajailat
- Al-Ghariyah
- Al-Kefr
- Al-Qurayya
- Ariqah
- Ar-Raha
- Braiki
- Dair Allaban
- Dama
- Hobran
- Kafr Alluhuf
- Lahetha
- Msad
- Murduk
- Qanawat
- Rimet Alluhuf
- Rimet Hazem
- Samma Al-baradan
- Samma Al-hanidat
- Shaniri
- Shbeki
- Walgha
History
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adding to it. (August 2023) |
See also
References
- ^ a b c The Druze and Assad: Strategic Bedfellows
- ^ "President al-Assad issues decrees on appointing new governors for eight Syrian provinces". Syrian Arab News Agency. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b Statistics from "المكتب المركزي للاحصاء". Archived from the original on 2007-03-29. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
- ^ Country Data Page on Syria
- ^ Shahba provides refuge for displaced Syrians Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine. 28 September 2012.
- ^ Pipes, Daniel (1990). Greater Syria: The History of an Ambition. Oxford University Press. p. 151. ISBN 978-0-19-506021-8.
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