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| {{Short description|Town in Quneitra, Syria}} | |||
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| {{Infobox settlement | |||
| | name = Al-Kawm | |||
| | native_name = الكوم | |||
| | native_name_lang = ar | |||
| | settlement_type = Town | |||
| | pushpin_map = Syria | |||
| | subdivision_type = Country | |||
| | subdivision_name = {{flag|Syria}} | |||
| | subdivision_type1 = Governorate | |||
| | subdivision_name1 = ] | |||
| | subdivision_type2 = District | |||
| | subdivision_name2 = ] | |||
| | population_total = 5,000 | |||
| | population_as_of = 2008 | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|33.2069732|35.9599444|display=inline,title}} | |||
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| '''Al-Kawm''' ({{langx|ar|الكوم}}) is a town in southern Syria, located in the eastern part of the ]. It is considered to be a gateway to Quneitra and a transportation hub connecting to ] and ].<ref name="esyria2008">{{cite web |url=https://www.esyria.sy/2008/08/بلدة-الكوم-بوابة-القنيطرة |title=Al-Kawm: The Gateway to Quneitra |date=25 August 2008 |website=eSyria |access-date=27 December 2024 |lang=ar}}</ref> | |||
| == Geography and divisions == | |||
| Al-Kawm consists of three sections: Eastern Al-Kawm, Middle Al-Kawm, and Western Al-Kawm. It is bordered by Ma‘as and Al-Shawaktliyah to the east, Ayoubah and Jibbah to the south, Al-‘Atm and Ain Khurma to the north, and Koum Al-Wisiyah and Al-Sandianah to the west. The town is located along the Quneitra-Damascus highway, making it a key transportation link.<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| == Economy and agriculture == | |||
| Al-Kawm's economy primarily relies on agriculture due to the availability of water from rivers and springs. The town's farmers cultivate a variety of crops, including apples, cherries, olives, grains, and vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. The introduction of an irrigation network by the Quneitra Water Resources Directorate has improved agricultural output.<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| The town also has a growing animal husbandry sector, with residents raising dairy cattle and beekeeping. Local authorities provide support through subsidized loans and land reclamation programs to encourage small-scale agricultural and animal husbandry projects.<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| == Education and infrastructure == | |||
| Al-Kawm has seven schools offering basic and secondary education.<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| Since the establishment of its municipality in 1996, the town has seen significant infrastructure improvements, including paved roads, street lighting, drinking water networks, and a main sewage system completed in 2008. The town also hosts a health clinic and several farmers' cooperatives.<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| == Population == | |||
| The population of Al-Kawm, estimated at over 5,000 in 2008, comprises a mix of native residents and families displaced from the Israeli-occupied ].<ref name="esyria2008"/> | |||
| == References == | |||
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Town in Quneitra, Syria
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| Al-Kawm الكوم | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Al-Kawm | |
| Coordinates: 33°12′25″N 35°57′36″E / 33.2069732°N 35.9599444°E / 33.2069732; 35.9599444 | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Quneitra Governorate |
| District | Quneitra District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
Al-Kawm (Arabic: الكوم) is a town in southern Syria, located in the eastern part of the Quneitra Governorate. It is considered to be a gateway to Quneitra and a transportation hub connecting to Daraa and As-Suwayda.
Geography and divisions
Al-Kawm consists of three sections: Eastern Al-Kawm, Middle Al-Kawm, and Western Al-Kawm. It is bordered by Ma‘as and Al-Shawaktliyah to the east, Ayoubah and Jibbah to the south, Al-‘Atm and Ain Khurma to the north, and Koum Al-Wisiyah and Al-Sandianah to the west. The town is located along the Quneitra-Damascus highway, making it a key transportation link.
Economy and agriculture
Al-Kawm's economy primarily relies on agriculture due to the availability of water from rivers and springs. The town's farmers cultivate a variety of crops, including apples, cherries, olives, grains, and vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. The introduction of an irrigation network by the Quneitra Water Resources Directorate has improved agricultural output.
The town also has a growing animal husbandry sector, with residents raising dairy cattle and beekeeping. Local authorities provide support through subsidized loans and land reclamation programs to encourage small-scale agricultural and animal husbandry projects.
Education and infrastructure
Al-Kawm has seven schools offering basic and secondary education.
Since the establishment of its municipality in 1996, the town has seen significant infrastructure improvements, including paved roads, street lighting, drinking water networks, and a main sewage system completed in 2008. The town also hosts a health clinic and several farmers' cooperatives.
Population
The population of Al-Kawm, estimated at over 5,000 in 2008, comprises a mix of native residents and families displaced from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
References
- ^ "Al-Kawm: The Gateway to Quneitra". eSyria (in Arabic). 25 August 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2024.