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. Reports of its area vary, depending on the source, 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).
Civil War
As of late February 2016, the governorate is almost entirely under control of the Syrian rebels together with Al-Nusra, bar a small government pocket controlling the towns of Fu'ah and Kafraya just outside Idlib city.
References
External links
- 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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