‘Urqūb
‘Urqūb is a locality in Latakia Governorate, Syria. ‘Urqūb is situated near the village Bla`lin, as well as near the hamlet Ghalmisa.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Qardaha.
Qardaha
Town
Qardaha is a town in northwestern Syria, in the mountains overlooking the coastal town of Latakia. Qardaha is situated 8 km northwest of ‘Urqūb.
‘Urqūb
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “`Urqub”, “Aarqoûb”, and “Arqūb”
- Location: Latakia Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
35.39968° or 35° 23′ 59″ north
Longitude
36.10627° or 36° 6′ 23″ east
Elevation
610 metres (2,001 feet)
Open location code
8G7R94X4+VG
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“‘Urqūb” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “عرقوب”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bla`lin and Ghalmisa.
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Highlights: Jabal Katif al Bīr and Jabal Chaarâte Nabī.
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