Daraa Governorate

governorate of Syria

Dara`a Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة درعا Muḥāfaẓat Dar‘ā ) is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. Its capital is Daraa.

Dara`a Governorate
مُحافظة درعا
Map of Syria with Dar'a highlighted
Map of Syria with Dar'a highlighted
Coordinates (Daraa): 32°54′N 36°12′E / 32.9°N 36.2°E / 32.9; 36.2
Country Syria
CapitalDaraa
Manatiq (Districts)3
Government
 • GovernorMarwan Ibrahim Sharbak[1]
Area
 • Total3,730 km2 (1,440 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,027,000
 • Density280/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeSY-DR
Main language(s)Arabic

References

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  1. ""الهنوس".. محافظٌ عينه الأسد وأقاله في مرحلتين فاصلتين بدرعا". May 30, 2020.