As-Suwayda Governorate

As-Suwayda or Al-Suwayda Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة السويداء Muḥāfaẓat as-Suwaydā) is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. Its capital is al-Suwayda.

Al-Suwayda Governorate
مُحافظة السويداء
Map of Syria with al-Suwayda Governorate highlighted
Map of Syria with al-Suwayda Governorate highlighted
Coordinates (Al-Suwayda): 32.8°N 36.8°E / 32.8; 36.8
Country Syria
CapitalAl-Suwayda
Manatiq (Districts)3
Government
  GovernorAmer Ibrahim Ashi
Area
  Total5,550 km2 (2,140 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total375,000
  Density68/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeSY-SU
Main language(s)Arabic




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