Population
| Alawi | Sunni | Isma'ilis | Christian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,000 | 94,000 | 5,000 | 34,000 |
| Latakia, capital city | urban, total | rural, total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,687 | 41,687 | 410,820 |
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