TARTUS

Tartus is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia), and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population is 115’769 (2004 census). In the summer it is a vacation spot for many Syrians. Many vacation compounds and resorts are located in the region. The port holds a small Russian naval facility.


DISTRICTS
⤷ Baniyas
⤷ Duraykish
⤷ Al-Shaykh Badr
⤷ Safita
Tartus


POPULATION (2004)
⤷ City: 115’769


SPELLINGS
⤷ Tartus
⤷ Tartous