Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It stands 501 meters above sea level and is located 162 kilometers north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between Syria's interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
Facts
Area (sq km) Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Homs, Wikipedia
Demographics, 2004 census
According to the 2004 census by Syria's Central Bureau of Statistics, Homs had a population of 652,609
Demographics, census year
According to the 2004 census by Syria's Central Bureau of Statistics, Homs had a population of 652,609
Geography, area
The city spans an area of 4,800 hectares (19 sq mi).
Introduction, elevation
It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level
Infobox, Coordinates latitude
34°43′51″N 36°42′34″E / 34.73083°N 36.70944°E
Infobox, Coordinates longitude
34°43′51″N 36°42′34″E / 34.73083°N 36.70944°E
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