An-Nabek District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids an-Nabek District منطقة النبك
District
Map of an-Nabek District within Rif Dimashq Governorate
Country	Syria
Governorate	Rif Dimashq
Seat	an-Nabek
Subdistricts	3 nawāḥī
Area
• Total	1,122.87 km2 (433.54 sq mi)
Population
• Total	80,001
• Density	71.2469/km2 (184.5286/sq mi)
Geocode	SY0306

The an-Nabek District is a special area in southern Syria. It is part of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. The main city and administrative center of this district is an-Nabek.

In 2004, about 80,001 people lived in the an-Nabek District. This area is also known by another name, Qalamoun. You might see it spelled as Qalamun or Kalamoun too.

Parts of the District

The an-Nabek District is divided into three smaller parts. These parts are called nawāḥī (sub-districts). Each sub-district has its own main town or city.

The three sub-districts are:

• an-Nabek Subdistrict
• Deir Atiyah Subdistrict
• Qara Subdistrict

Towns and Villages

Many towns and villages are located within the an-Nabek District. The Central Bureau of Statistics keeps track of them. Here are some of the main places:

• an-Nabek: This is the largest city in the district.
• Qara: A significant town in its own sub-district.
• Deir Atiyah: Another important town, also a sub-district center.
• Flitah (Meshrefah)
• al-Sahel
• al-Jarajir
• al-Qastal
• Qaldoun al-Marah
• al-Humayra

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de An-Nabek para niños