Zanqufa Explained

Official Name:Zanqufa
Native Name:زنقوفة
Other Name:Zanqufeh
Pushpin Map:Syria
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Latakia
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Al-Haffah
Subdivision Type3:Subdistrict
Subdivision Name3:Al-Haffah
Settlement Type:Village
Unit Pref:Metric
Population As Of:2004 census
Population Total:928
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:35.5994°N 36.0431°W

Zanqufa (Arabic: زنقوفة, also spelled Zanqufeh) is a village in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the al-Haffah District, located northeast of Latakia. It is situated along the southern edge of city of al-Haffah. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Zanqufa had a population of 928 in the 2004 census.[1]

During the 1919-20 revolt against French rule in Syria, Zanqufa was used as a base of guerrilla operations and training by rebel leader Izz ad-Din al-Qassam.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20121220140213/http://www.cbssyr.org/new%20web%20site/General_census/census_2004/NH/TAB06-15-2004.htm General Census of Population and Housing 2004
  2. Schleifer, 1993, p. 169.