Maqta‘ ash Shāhir

Maqta‘ ash Shāhir is a locality in , . Maqta‘ ash Shāhir is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al Jdeida and Kafr Hamrah.

Neighborhood
Al-Jdayde is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of . Noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches—it is an area of significant cultural and historical interest. is situated 7 km south of Maqta‘ ash Shāhir.

Town
is a village in northern , administratively part of the , in the northwestern suburbs of . Nearby localities include nahiya center Huraytan to the north, to the northwest and Maarat al-Atiq and Babis to the west. is situated 8 km west of Maqta‘ ash Shāhir.

Photo: Wurzelgnohm, CC0.
is one of the largest cities in , with a population of over 2 million. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it has a wealth of historical sites, and its old city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Maqta‘ ash Shāhir

Latitude
36.26867° or 36° 16′ 7″ north
Longitude
37.17356° or 37° 10′ 25″ east
Elevation
405 metres (1,329 feet)
Open location code
8G8V759F+FC
Geo­Names ID
7675517
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In Other Languages

“Maqta‘ ash Shāhir” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: مقطع الشاهر

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