Idlib Governorate

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Idlib Governorate
مُحافظة ادلب
Governorate
Map of Syria with Idlib highlighted
Coordinates (Idlib): 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°E / 35.7; 36.7Coordinates: 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°E / 35.7; 36.7
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

Arihah
Jisr ash-Shugur
Ma'arrat al-Numan

The governorate is divided into five districts (manatiq):

  • Arihah
  • Harem
  • Idlib
  • Jisr ash-Shugur
  • Ma'arrat al-Numan

These are further divided into sub-districts (nawahi).

References

External links

  • The First Complete website for idleb news and services
  • 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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