As-Suwayda Governorate
governorate of Syria
As-Suwayda or Al-Suwayda Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة السويداء Muḥāfaẓat as-Suwaydā) is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. Its capital is al-Suwayda.
Al-Suwayda Governorate
مُحافظة السويداء | |
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.svg) Map of Syria with al-Suwayda Governorate highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Al-Suwayda): 32°48′N 36°48′E / 32.8°N 36.8°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | Al-Suwayda |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Amer Ibrahim Ashi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,550 km2 (2,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 375,000 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-SU |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
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