Latakia in Latakia Governorate
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Latakia

Latakia, or Latakiyah (and often locally transliterated as Lattakia), is the principal port city of Syria, as well as the capital of the Latakia Governorate. In addition to serving as a port, the city is a manufacturing center for surrounding agricultural towns and villages. According to the 2004 official census, the population of the city is 383,786.

Located at 35.5167, 35.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Latakia, Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Syria, Ancient mints, Cities in Syria, Hellenistic colonies, Phoenician cities, Roman sites in Syria, Port cities in Asia, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Syria, Fertile Crescent, Populated places established in the 2nd millennium BC, Populated coastal places in Syria

Al-Assad Stadium

Al-Assad Stadium (also known as Al-Basil Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators. The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC. The complex includes a nearby Olympic size swimming and diving pools and a hotel.

Located at 35.5277, 35.7853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Latakia, Multi-purpose stadiums in Syria

Latakia District

Latakia District is a district of the Latakia Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 526,888. The centre of the district is the city of Latakia. Latakia and the surrounding districts became a separate autonomous state under a Mandate given to France by the League of Nations and remained so for two years until its incorporation into the larger, French Mandate of Syria in 1923.

Located at 35.53, 35.78 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Latakia District

Latakia Camp

The Latakia camp is an "unofficial" Palestinian refugee camp located within the municipal boundaries of Latakia on the Mediterranean coast. Established in 1955-1956 on an area of 220,000 square meters, most of the refugees originate from the city of Jaffa and villages in northern Palestine. As of June 2002, the number of registered refugees living in Latakia camp is 6,354. Fishing provides a small income for many refugees.

Located at 35.5078, 35.7958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1955, Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, Latakia

Tishreen University

Tishreen University, is a public university located in Latakia, Syria. It is the third largest university in Syria. Established on May 20, 1971.

Located at 35.5233, 35.8078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Port of Latakia

The Port of Latakia is the main seaport in Syria. Located on the Mediterranean Sea in the city of Latakia. The port is the main route in Syria for containers, though it also handles a good deal of metals, machinery, chemicals and food stuffs. In 2004, 5.1m tonnes were unloaded and 1m tonnes were loaded from Latakia port. New quay investments are under way in the port. The port is managed by a semi-autonomous state company.

Located at 35.5133, 35.7706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Syria, Latakia, Buildings and structures in Latakia

National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia

The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia is a church in Latakia, Syria. It is a member of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon, and with a capacity of around 400, it is one of the biggest churches in Latakia. The membership is approximately 1000 persons. Weekly activities in the church include the main Sunday service and Sunday school on Fridays, in addition to Bible study and conferences. The church has many teams for Christian songs, theater, and football games.

Located at 35.5186, 35.7731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Latakia, Churches in Syria