Shahba ( Arabic: شهبا ) - district (Mintaka) as part of the governorate of Essaouida , Syria . The administrative center is the city of Shahba.
| Shahba | |
|---|---|
| Arab. شهبا | |
| A country | Syria |
| Included in | Essaouida |
| Adm. Centre | Shahba |
| History and Geography | |
| Square | 1,773.13 km² |
| Timezone | UTC + 2 |
| Population | |
| Population | 71 949 people ( 2004 ) |
Geography
The area is located in southern Syria. In the north and east it borders with Damascus governorate, in the south with the region of Essaouida , and in the west with Daria governorate.
Administrative Division
The area is divided into 4 nakhii.
| Nahia | Administrative center | Population (2004), people | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahba | Shahba | 31 657 | |
| Shagga | Shagga | 15 849 | |
| El ariga | El ariga | 11 723 | |
| Es Sura Es Sagira | Es Sura Es Sagira | 12 720 |