As-Suwayda Governorate
| As-Suwayda Governorate مُحافظة السويداء |
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| Coordinates (As-Suwayda): 32°48′N 36°48′E / 32.8°N 36.8°ECoordinates: 32°48′N 36°48′E / 32.8°N 36.8°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | As-Suwayda |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,550 km2 (2,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 364,000 |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-SU |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
As-Suwayda Governorate (Arabic: السويداء / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat as-Suwaydā’) is the southernmost of Syria's 14 governorates. It has an area of 5,550 km² and forms part of the historic Hawran region. Its capital and major city is as-Suwayda.
Geographically the governorate comprises almost all of Jabal al-Druze, the eastern part of Lejah, and a part of the arid eastern steppe of Harrat Ash Shamah.
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[edit] Demographics and population
The governorate has a population of about 364,000 inhabitants (est. 2010).[1] It is the only governorate in Syria that has a Druze majority. [2] There is also a sizable Eastern Orthodox minority and a small Muslim community.
Most of the inhabitants live in the western parts of the governorate, especially on the western slopes of Jabal ad-Duruz. While only nomadic Bedouin tribes live in the barren region of Harrat Ash Shamah.
[edit] Divisions
The governorate is divided into 3 districts (manatiq):
These are further divided into 9 sub-districts (nawahi).
[edit] Cities, towns and villages
The governorate contains 3 cities, 124 villages, and 36 hamlets.[1]
[edit] Cities
[edit] Villages
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics from http://www.cbssyr.org/aindex.htm
- ^ Country Data Page on Syria
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