Al-Raqqah Governorate

The Al-Raqqah Governorate extends across 19,618 square kilometers of land along the Euphrates River, encompassing agricultural fields and urban settlements in northern Syria.

The region transformed from Al-Rashid Governorate to Al-Raqqah Governorate in 1970, marking a substantial administrative change in Syria's territorial organization.

The governorate maintains strong agricultural traditions with inhabitants cultivating wheat, cotton, and other crops along the fertile banks of the Euphrates River.

The territory divides into three administrative districts, each containing multiple sub-districts that coordinate public services and governmental functions for the local population.

The governorate contains numerous archaeological sites from ancient civilizations, including remains of settlements dating back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Location: Syria

Capital city: Raqqa

Website: http://esyria.sy/eraqqa

GPS coordinates: 36.00000,38.90000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40