Latakia District

Latakia District (Arabic: منطقة اللاذقية, romanized: manṭiqat al-Lādhiqīyah) is a district of the Latakia Governorate in northwestern Syria. The administrative centre is the city of Latakia. At the 2004 census, the district had a population of 526,888.

Latakia District
منطقة اللاذقية
Map of Latakia District within Latakia Governorate
Coordinates (Latakia): 35°32′N 35°47′E
Country Syria
GovernorateLatakia
SeatLatakia
Subdistricts7 nawāḥī
Area
  Total971.61 km2 (375.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
  Total526,888
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
GeocodeSY0600

Agriculture has remained the most important economic sector in the province, with citrus fruits, apples, and olives being the main cash crops. Tourism mostly from the Persian Gulf States is also a major source of income for the inhabitants during the summer season.

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