Homs Governorate

Homs Governorate is an administrative region in central Syria organized into seven districts with Homs city serving as its main administrative center. The territory spans diverse landscapes ranging from urban areas to desert regions.

The area was known as the Sanjak of Homs during Ottoman rule and later became part of Syria's modern administrative framework. This transition shaped how the region is organized today.

The region is home to diverse communities who live alongside one another, each maintaining their own traditions and practices. You can see this reflected in the different neighborhoods of cities and villages across the territory.

The region is managed by administrative authorities based in Homs, which coordinate various public services across the districts. Infrastructure and accessibility can vary depending on which area you are visiting.

The territory contains ancient Roman ruins dating to when the area was an important trading hub in the region. These archaeological sites reveal the long history of settlement.

Location: Syria

Capital city: Homs

Shares border with: Tartus Governorate, Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Hama Governorate, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Al Anbar Governorate, Akkar Governorate, Al-Raqqah Governorate

Website: https://homsgov.sy

GPS coordinates: 34.35000,38.31000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:01