Idlib Governorate
| Idlib Governorate مُحافظة ادلب | |
|---|---|
| Governorate | |
.svg.png) Map of Syria with Idlib highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Idlib): 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°ECoordinates: 35°42′N 36°42′E / 35.7°N 36.7°E | |
| 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
The governorate is divided into five districts (manatiq):
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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