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Al-Haffah District

Coordinates: 35°35′N 36°02′E / 35.58°N 36.03°E / 35.58; 36.03
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al-Haffa District
منطقة الحفة
Map of al-Haffa District within Latakia Governorate
Map of al-Haffa District within Latakia Governorate
Coordinates (al-Haffa): 35°35′N 36°02′E / 35.58°N 36.03°E / 35.58; 36.03
Country Syria
GovernorateLatakia
Seatal-Haffa
Subdistricts5 nawāḥī
Area
 • Total569.81 km2 (220.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)[1]
 • Total81,213
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
GeocodeSY0603

Al-Haffah District (Arabic: منطقة الحفة, romanizedmanṭiqat al-Ḥaffah) is a district of the Latakia Governorate in northwestern Syria. Administrative centre is the city of al-Haffah. At the 2004 census, the district had a population of 81,213.[1]

Al-Haffah District is located in the area of An-Nusayriyah Mountains east of Lattakia city. It is an important trading centre where local farmers sell their apple fruits and other products. It has a significant historical importance as it was one of the main strategic points of the invading Crusaders. It is home to the Salah Ed-Din Castle; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With its Mediterranean fir forests and mild temperature in summer, the district is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Syria. Many mountainous resorts are located in the district, mainly in the town of Slinfah.

Sub-districts

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The district of al-Haffah is divided into five sub-districts or nawāḥī (population as of 2004[1]):

References

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  1. ^ a b c "2004 Census Data". UN OCHA. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. ^ Al-Haffah nahiyah population
  3. ^ Slinfah nahiyah population
  4. ^ Ayn al-Tina nahiyah population
  5. ^ Kansabba nahiyah population
  6. ^ Muzeir'a nahiyah population