Al-Hasakah

Al-Hasakah is the provincial capital situated where the Khabur and Jaghjagh rivers meet in northeastern Syria. This location makes it a hub for farming and trading activities across the region.

The city grew in importance from the 1930s onward when Assyrian refugees from Iraq settled there during the French mandate period. This migration reshaped the population and structure of the settlement.

Multiple ethnic groups including Arabs, Kurds, Assyrians, Armenians, and Chechens live throughout the city in distinct neighborhoods. Their different traditions and ways of life shape how the streets look and feel each day.

The surrounding area produces wheat, cotton, and rice using irrigation systems connected to the Tabaqah Dam power plant. Understanding agriculture as a central part of local life helps visitors grasp how the region works.

Petroleum deposits were discovered in the 1950s, transforming the city into an energy hub. Pipelines connected these resources to refineries and ports further south along the coast.

Location: Al-Hasakah Subdistrict

Elevation above the sea: 300 m

GPS coordinates: 36.50137,40.74699

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:54