Ar-Raqqah Governorate

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Ar-Raqqah
مُحافظة الرقة
—  Governorate  —
Map of Syria with Ar-Raqqah highlighted
Coordinates (Ar-Raqqah): 36°00′N 38°54′E / 36°N 38.9°E / 36; 38.9Coordinates: 36°00′N 38°54′E / 36°N 38.9°E / 36; 38.9
Country  Syria
Capital Ar-Raqqah
Manatiq (Districts) 3
Area
 • Total 19,616 km2 (7,573.8 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 921,000
 • Density 47/km2 (121.6/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
ISO 3166 code SY-RA
Main language(s) Arabic

Ar-Raqqah Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة الرقة‎ / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat ar-Raqqah) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in the north of the country and covers an area of 19,616 km². The governorate has a population of 921,000 (2010 census office estimate). The capital is Ar-Raqqah.

[edit] Districts

The governorate is divided into 3 districts (manatiq):

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

[edit] External links

  • eraqqa The First Complete website for raqqa news and services
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