Jabal Shaqīf

Jabal Shaqīf is a mountain in , and has an elevation of 2,308 metres. Jabal Shaqīf is situated near the locality , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bloudan and Al-Zabadani.

Village
Photo: Wesamt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village located 51 kilometers north-west of , in the ; it has an altitude of about 1500 meters. In the 2004 census by the Central Bureau of Statistics it had a population of 3,101. is situated 4 km southwest of Jabal Shaqīf.

Town
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or Az-Zabadani is a city in southwestern in the , close to the border with . It is located in the center of a green valley surrounded by high mountains at an elevation of around 1,100 m. is situated 6 km southwest of Jabal Shaqīf.

Town
or Sirghaya is a small town located in the countryside in south west . According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, had a population of 7,501 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims. is situated 7 km north of Jabal Shaqīf.

Jabal Shaqīf

Latitude
33.7495° or 33° 44′ 58″ north
Longitude
36.16029° or 36° 9′ 37″ east
Elevation
2,308 metres (7,572 feet)
Open location code
8G5RP5X6+Q4
Geo­Names ID
164486
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In Other Languages

“Jabal Shaqīf” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “جبل شقيف”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: ‘Ayn Ḩawr and Ḩāliyā.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Shārat Shaqīf and Jabal Abū al Ḩinn.

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