Hama Governorate
| Hama حماه Ḥamā |
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| 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 (31 December 2010 (estimate)) | |
| • Total | 1,593,000 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/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 of 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Districts
The governorate is divided into 5 districts (manatiq):
These are further divided into ? sub-districts (nawahi).
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- ehama The First Complete website for hama news and services
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