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Revision as of 05:44, 17 April 2012 by Spetsnaz1991 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Place in Hama Governorate, Syria| Al-Suqaylabiyah السقيلبيه | |
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| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Hama Governorate |
| District | Al-Suqaylabiyah District |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,313 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Al-Suqaylabiyah (Template:Lang-ar As Suqailabiya) is a Syrian city administratively belonging to Hama Governorate. Al-Suqaylabiyah is located at a height of 220 meters above sea level. According to the 2004 official census, the town has a population of 17,313.
The name goes back to the ancient Seleucia ad Belum, a town of hellenistic foundation that was located almost at the same place. The site was given up during the middle ages and repeopled at the beginning of the 19th century.
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