Sabkha Al-Jabul

- Syrian Arab Republic -

Jabul Lake, © Nashat Hamidan

Overview

Sabkha Al-Jabul was designated as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) under the Ramsar Convention on 05-03-1998.

• Country: Syrian Arab Republic
•  Site number : 935
•  Area: 26200 ha
•  Wetland type(s): inland wetland
•  Management Authority: Ministry of Irrigation

More about the site

Main characteristics of your site:

Sabkhat al-Jaboul lies to the southeast of Aleppo city. Its defining characteristic lies in its salt extraction, with salinity levels reaching an impressive 230 g/l.

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Ecosystem services and benefits provided by the site for local populations:

Important social and cultural aspects

nothing

Visitor facilities, if any:

Nohing

Activities/events taking place in the site other than productive activities

no

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Does the Ramsar Site have a management plan?

No