Islands in Syria map & data
There are 14 islands mapped in Syria, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Tartous (9), Deir-ez-Zor (3) and Aleppo (1) - Tartous alone holds 64% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include حويجات الوردة, جزيرة الحمام and جزيرة الشتي.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tartous | 9 | 64% |
| Deir-ez-Zor | 3 | 21% |
| Aleppo | 1 | 7.1% |
| Lattakia | 1 | 7.1% |
Notable islands in Syria
- حويجات الوردةAleppo
- جزيرة الحمامLattakia
- جزيرة الشتيDeir-ez-Zor
- أبو الفارسTartous
- حويجة صقرDeir-ez-Zor
- العباسTartous
- حويجة كاطعDeir-ez-Zor
- الفنائسTartous
- جزيرة العباسTartous
- جزيرة الفارسTartous
- جزيرة المخروطTartous
- جزيرة النملTartous
- مقرودTartous
- Arwad IslandTartous
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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- Add the layer. Choose Syria and Islands - 14 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Syria?
This layer holds 14 islands in Syria, the most of them in Tartous. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Syria?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Syria layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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