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Hama Governorate

Hama Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة حماة / ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Ḥamā) is one of the 14 governorates of Syria. It is situated in western-central Syria, bordering Idlib and Aleppo Governorates to the north, Raqqa Governorate to the east, Homs Governorate to the south, and Tartus and Latakia Governorate to the west. It is the only Governorate (excluding Damascus) that does not border a foreign country. Measures of its area vary from 8,844 km2[3] to 8,883 km2,[4] with its capital being the city of Hama.

Not to be confused with Hamas Government.

Hama
مُحافظة حماة
Ḥamā

 Syria

Hama

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8,883 km2 (3,430 sq mi)

Estimates range between 8,844 km2 and 8,883 km2

1,628,000

180/km2 (470/sq mi)

UTC+2 (EET)

UTC+3 (EEST)

SY-HM

Arabic

- medieval castle

Al Qubays

- Graeco-Roman city

Apamea

- Byzantine castle

Bourzey castle

- medieval castle

Masyaf Castle

- Ayyubid castle

Shmemis

- possible site of Bronze Age Tunip

Tell Asharneh

- ancient settlement

Tell Qarqur

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Economy[edit]

Agriculture dominates the labor force of Hama Governorate, with 48% of employment occurring within this sector. The remaining employment is spread between industry (22%) and trade and other services (30%). The main agricultural crops are wheat, barley, cotton, beetroot, onion, tobacco, and various vegetables. Fruit trees such as olive, pistachio, apple, pear, plum and peach are also commonly grown here. Animal breeding of sheep, goats, poultry and bees are prevalent in Hama.[13]


Between 1926 and 1949, Hama witnessed developments in its public sector with industry expanding on sugar plants, onion drying, oils manufacturing, cotton grinning factories, and cement production and processing. Other manufacturing industry that was expanded include soda, ice cream, candy, textile, wool, cotton, rugs, carpets, gowns, and horse saddles. The region is also Syria's center of its chemical and manufacturing industry.[13]

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Map of Hama Governorate

Map of Hama Governorate

Abu Qubays castle

Abu Qubays castle

Salamiyyah

Salamiyyah

Roman bridge in Mahardah

Roman bridge in Mahardah

Shayzar

Shayzar

Hama

Hama

The First Complete website for hama news and services

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