Homs Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة حمص / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Ḥimṣ) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in central Syria. Its area differs in various sources, from 40,940 km2 (15,807 sq mi)[1] to 42,223 km2 (16,302 sq mi). It is thus geographically the largest governorate of Syria. Homs Governorate has a population of 1,763,000 (2010 estimate). The Homs governorate is divided into 6 administrative districts (mantiqah), with the city of Homs as a separate district. Homs is the capital city of the district of Homs. Its governor is Talal al-Barazi.
A Homs Governorate also formed part of Ottoman Syria, when it was also known as the Sanjak of Homs.
Source: Homs Governorate - Wikipedia
A Homs Governorate also formed part of Ottoman Syria, when it was also known as the Sanjak of Homs.
Source: Homs Governorate - Wikipedia