Baḩrat Ḩimş

Lake Homs is a lake near , , fed by the . The Orontes is also the lake's main outflow. The lake is 15 km from the city of Homs, and spans over 60 km2.
  • Reservoir
  • …has a surface elevation of around 500 metres (1,620 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Bahret Homs”
    “Homs Lake”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al-Ghassaniyah and Damina al-Gharbiya.
Al-Ghassaniya is a town in central … is situated 6 km south of Baḩrat Ḩimş.
Daminah al-Gharbiyah is a village in central … is situated 6 km southeast of Baḩrat Ḩimş.
Kafr Mousa is a village in central … is situated 8 km south of Baḩrat Ḩimş.
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Latitude
34.65° or 34° 39′ north
Longitude
36.56667° or 36° 34′ east
Open location code
8G6RMH28+2M
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ḩulaybīyah and Abū Ḩawāsh.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Wardah and Lake Homs.

Syria: Highlights

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