Raqqa Governorate
Raqqa مُحافظة الرقة | |
|---|---|
Governorate | |
 Map of Syria with Raqqa highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Raqqa): 36°00′N 38°54′E / 36°N 38.9°E / 36; 38.9Coordinates: 36°00′N 38°54′E / 36°N 38.9°E / 36; 38.9 | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | Raqqa |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,616 km2 (7,574 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 944,000 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-RA |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
Raqqa Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة الرقة, translit. Muḥāfaẓat ar-Raqqah) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in the north of the country and covers an area of 19,616 km². The governorate has a population of 921,000 (2010 census office estimate). The capital is Raqqa. The Islamic State of Iraq and Levant claimed full control of this province as of August 24, 2014 when its fighters captured Tabqa Airbase in the southwest part of the province.[1] However, the Syrian Democratic Forces now control much of the province; all of the area north of the Euphrates River including the provincial capital of Raqqa and the city of al-Thawrah are under SDF control,[2] with the government holding the southern part of the governorate after a successful offensive was launched with the aid of Liwa al-Quds, tribal militias and Russian air support, which resulted in the recapture of the city of Resafa,[3][4] and the capture of many oil fields in Ar-Raqqah province, including various oil and gas stations.[5][6]
Contents
1 Districts
2 Syrian Civil War
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
Districts
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The governorate is divided into 3 districts (manatiq):
- Tal Abyad
- Al-Thawrah
- Raqqa
Map showing Tal Abyad in blue; Al-Thawrah in purple; Raqqa District in green; and their nahiyas.
These are further divided into sub-districts (nawahi).
Syrian Civil War
As of 19 September 2012, the town of Tal Abyad, directly across the border from the Turkish town of Akçakale, was already under rebel control[which?].[7][8]
On 11 February 2013, Syrian rebels, including al-Nusra fighters, took control of the Tabqa dam, and Tabqa city, according to SOHR and videos posted by rebels. Tabqa Dam, on the Euphrates river, is the largest hydroelectric dam in Syria and provides electricity to many areas, including Aleppo. Tabqa is also known as Thawrah.[9][10]
As of September 2014, governance has been fully reestablished with previous personnel who pledge allegiance to the new regime. Only the police and soldiers are ISIL fighters, who receive confiscated lodging previously[dubious ] owned by non-Sunnis and others who fled. ISIL asserts that it is providing welfare services, that it has established price controls, and that it has imposed taxes on the wealthy. The Raqqa Dam continues to provide electricity and water. The exportation of oil brings in tens of millions of dollars.[11]
As of July 2017, the Syrian Democratic Forces occupy the majority of the province, including the city of Raqqa, which they have captured from ISIL following a months-long siege. A few months before the capture of Raqqa the Syrian government launched the Southern Raqqa offensive, which cleared southern Raqqa and southeastern Aleppo from ISIL militants. With the south part of the governorate under government control and the northern part under the Rojava the governorate has been fully cleared from ISIL.
See also
- Raqqa Newroz killing
References
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^ Pollard, Ruth (13 March 2015). "Kurds unite to build Kurdistan in defiance of Islamic State". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
^ "Syrian government forces liberate Rusafa town in southwest Raqqa". 19 June 2017.
^ "After the International Coalition downs a warplane over it, the regime forces take control of Al-Resafa city".
^ "ISIL's oil trade takes big hit as Syrian Army troops advance in southern Raqqa". AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز. 2017-07-15. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
^ "Breaking: Syrian Army liberates new oil field in southern Raqqa". AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
^ Barnard, Anne (2012-10-07). "Rebels Clash With Syrian Security Forces Near Lebanon". The New York Times.
^ "WRAPUP 3-Syrian rebels extend grip on Turkish border". Reuters. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
^ Saad, Hwaida; Gladstone, Rick (2013-02-11). "Syrian Insurgents Claim to Control Large Hydropower Dam". The New York Times.
^ "Syrian rebels advance toward Aleppo airport - US News and World Report". Usnews.com. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
^ Mariam Karouny (4 September 2014). "In northeast Syria, Islamic State builds a government". Reuters.
External links
eraqqa The First Complete website for Raqqa news and services
