Tartus Governorate

Tartus Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة طرطوس Muḥāfaẓat Ṭarṭūs) is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. Its capital is Tartus.

Tartus Governorate
مُحافظة طرطوس
Map of Syria with Tartus highlighted
Map of Syria with Tartus highlighted
Coordinates (Tartus): 35°N 36°E / 35; 36
Country Syria
CapitalTartus
Manatiq (Districts)5
Government
  GovernorSafwan Abu Sa'adi
Area
  Total1,892 km2 (731 sq mi)
 Estimates range between 1,890 km² and 1,892 km²
Population
 (2011)
  Total797,000
  Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeSY-TA
Main language(s)Arabic




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