Hama Governorate
| Hama حماه Ḥamā | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
.svg.png) Map of Syria with Hama highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Hama): 35°12′N 37°12′E / 35.2°N 37.2°ECoordinates: 35°12′N 37°12′E / 35.2°N 37.2°E | |
| Country |
 Syria |
| Capital | Hama |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 5 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,883 km2 (3,430 sq mi) |
| Estimates range between 8,844 km² and 8,883 km² | |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,628,000 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-HM |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
Hama Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة حماه / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Ḥamā) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in western-central Syria. Its area depends on sources. It varies from 8,844 km²[1] to 8,883 km².[2] Governorate has a population of 1,593,000 (2010 estimate). The capital is Hama.
Land use and agriculture
Hama is an important agricultural and industrial center in Syria, with 3,680 square kilometres (1,420 sq mi), over a third of the governorate's area, under cultivation. The governorate produces over half of the national crop of potatoes and pistachio nuts, as well as growing a variety of other vegetables. Livestock ranching is also common in the governorate.
Districts
The governorate is divided into 5 districts (manatiq):
These are further divided into 22 sub-districts (nawahi).
References
External links
- ehama The First Complete website for hama news and services