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Ar Rastan

Homs, Syria · Asia

About Ar Rastan

Ar Rastan sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tallbīsah, 44km from Krak des Chevaliers.

Ar Rastan is a town located in Homs, Syria. With a population of 53,152, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ar Rastan sits in Syria. It's in the Asia/Damascus time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ar Rastan to your route.

About Ar Rastan

Ar-Rastan District (Arabic: منطقة الرستن, romanized: manṭiqat ar-Rastan) is a district of the Homs Governorate in central Syria. The administrative centre is the city of al-Rastan. At the 2004 census, the district had a population of 127,806.

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Where is Ar Rastan located?

Ar Rastan is located in Homs, Syria, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9267 latitude, 36.7324 longitude.

What is the population of Ar Rastan?

Ar Rastan has a population of approximately 53,152 people, making it a town in Syria.

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Quick Information

Population
53,152
Continent
Asia
Country
Syria
Region
Homs
Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
34.9267, 36.7324

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AsiaSyriaHomsTown

Worth the detour from Ar Rastan

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

castle

Krak des Chevaliers

A Crusader fortress in Syria considered one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ar Rastan.

Tallbīsah

🇸🇾 Syria

10 km awayPop. 38,491

Ḩarbinafsah

🇸🇾 Syria

10 km away

Ayyūbīyah

🇸🇾 Syria

12 km awayPop. 1,980

Al Ghanţū

🇸🇾 Syria

12 km awayPop. 9,412

Kafr Buhum

🇸🇾 Syria

15 km awayPop. 12,194

Talldaww

🇸🇾 Syria

20 km away

‘Ayn an Nasr

🇸🇾 Syria

20 km away

Kafr Lāhā

🇸🇾 Syria

22 km awayPop. 21,819

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