Al-Kawm, Syria
For the archaeological site of this name, see El Kowm (archaeological site).
| al-Kawm الكوم | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  al-Kawm Location in Syria | |
| Coordinates: 35°11′N 38°52′E / 35.183°N 38.867°ECoordinates: 35°11′N 38°52′E / 35.183°N 38.867°E | |
| Country |
 Syria |
| Governorate | Homs Governorate |
| District | Tadmur District |
| Nahiyah | Al-Sukhnah |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 1,771 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+3) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+2) |
Al-Kawm (Arabic: الكوم; also spelled, el-Kowm) is a village in the Al-Kowm oasis in central Syria north of al-Sukhnah and south of ar-Raqqah. The oasis also contains a series of important archaeological sites, together known as El Kowm. In 2004 the village had a population of 1,771.[1]
References
- ↑ General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Homs Governorate. (Arabic)
