Albaida, Syria
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Albaida is a small village in Syria. It is located 95 km east of the port city of Latakia, 2 km south of Masyaf City, and 210 km north of Damascus. It is part of the Hama Governorate (Muhafazat Hama).
The village is notable for numerous water springs such as Ayen Tallah which provided the village with pure water for many years.
Albaida's population is about 800 during winter, growing to about 5,000 during the summer; summer visitors spend most of their times at waterfall areas, cafeterias, and cafes. The year-round population is 99% Christian (Greek Orthodox) and 1% Muslim; most work in agriculture, in tourism, or for the government.
[edit] History
The first man who lived in Albaida was Ibrahim Bolous Ghanemeh in about 1730. The San Gawargeos church at Albaida was built in 1865.
[edit] Resources
Official website (In English and Arabic)
