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'''Qaṭma''', ({{lang-ar|قطمة}}) or '''Qatmet Efrin''' is a village in northwestern [[Syria]]. Qatma lies between [[Afrin, Syria|Afrin]] and [[Aleppo]]. According to the [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Syria Central Bureau of Statistics]], Qaṭma had a population of 1,215 in the 2004 census.<ref name="CBS">[http://www.cbssyr.org/new%20web%20site/General_census/census_2004/NH/TAB02-19-2004.htm General Census of Population and Housing 2004]. [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Syria Central Bureau of Statistics]] (CBS). Aleppo Governorate. {{ar icon}}</ref>
'''Qaṭma''' ([[Kurdish language|Kurdish]] ''Qitmê;'' {{langx|ar|قطمة}}) is a village in northwestern [[Syria]], within [[Afrin District]] ([[Aleppo Governorate]]). It is also within [[Afrin Canton]], "de facto" autonomous since January 2014. It lies northeast of [[Afrin, Syria|Afrin]] and west of [[Azaz]]. According to the [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Syria Central Bureau of Statistics]], Qaṭma had a population of 1,215 in the 2004 census.<ref name="CBS">[https://archive.today/20130112145026/http://www.cbssyr.org/new%20web%20site/General_census/census_2004/NH/TAB02-19-2004.htm General Census of Population and Housing 2004]. [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Syria Central Bureau of Statistics]] (CBS). Aleppo Governorate. {{in lang|ar}}</ref> On March 7, 2018, the town came under the control of the [[Syrian National Army]].{{cn|date=April 2023}}


In late 19th century, German orientalist [[Martin Hartmann]] noted Qatma as a settlement with 25 houses inhabited by [[Kurds]], who also spoke Arabic.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hartmann |first1=Martin |title=Das liwa Haleb (Aleppo) und ein Teil des Liwa Dschebel Bereket |date=1894 |publisher=W. Pormetter |location=Berlin |page=92, 93}}</ref>
==Religions==
Qatma consists of [[Sunnis]] and [[Yazidis]]. In this village there is in addition also a [[mosque]]. Likewise two holy places are in the proximity of the village.

==Economics ==
The agriculture is the main source of income of the population living in the village. Mainly [[olives]], [[grain]], [[chickpeas]] and [[grapes]] are cultivated there, in addition, [[figs]], [[cherries]] and further fruits are cultivated there. The agriculture is worked on nearly only by machine. There are many agriculture machines, like for example [[tractors]] and [[Combine harvester|combines]]. It is very important that in the village olives in own olive presses are pressed. In the village are some [[restaurants]], which offer ceremony possibilities for [[weddings]] etc.

==Traffic==
In the village there is a [[railway station]]. It connects [[Aleppo]] with [[Turkey]]. Besides many [[Automobile|cars]] of all kinds and [[truck]]s are in the village.

==Education==
The illiterate rate is reduced to a minimum, only old people can't read and not write. The first school in Katma was created in the middle of the 1940s years. At that time there was only one teacher, who informed three/four classes. At present there are education up to 9. class. The school maintains some 100 pupils, who are informed by several teachers and in particular subject teachers. It is taught in [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[English language|English]] and [[French language|French]].

== Climate ==
Qatma lies in the [[subtropics]], where there are also winter rains. The village is appropriate for about 80&nbsp;km far away from the [[Mediterranean]]. Katma is on [[mountains]], which 500m N.N. is appropriate for 600 m.


==References==
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[[Category:Populated places in Afrin District]]
[[Category:Populated places in Afrin District]]
[[Category:Kurdish communities in Syria]]
[[Category:Kurdish settlements in Aleppo Governorate]]
[[Category:Villages in Aleppo Governorate]]

Latest revision as of 03:15, 24 October 2024

"Katma" redirects here. For the Green Lantern character, see Katma Tui.
Qatma
قطمة
Village
The railway station at Qatma
The railway station at Qatma
Qatma is located in Syria
Qatma
Qatma
Location in Syria
Coordinates: 36°35′N 36°57′E / 36.583°N 36.950°E / 36.583; 36.950
Country Syria
GovernorateAleppo Governorate
DistrictAfrin District
NahiyahSharran
Control Turkey
Syrian Salvation Government
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2004)[1]
 • Total
1,215
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Qaṭma (Kurdish Qitmê; Arabic: قطمة) is a village in northwestern Syria, within Afrin District (Aleppo Governorate). It is also within Afrin Canton, "de facto" autonomous since January 2014. It lies northeast of Afrin and west of Azaz. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Qaṭma had a population of 1,215 in the 2004 census.[1] On March 7, 2018, the town came under the control of the Syrian National Army.[citation needed]

In late 19th century, German orientalist Martin Hartmann noted Qatma as a settlement with 25 houses inhabited by Kurds, who also spoke Arabic.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Aleppo Governorate. (in Arabic)
  2. ^ Hartmann, Martin (1894). Das liwa Haleb (Aleppo) und ein Teil des Liwa Dschebel Bereket. Berlin: W. Pormetter. p. 92, 93.
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