Homs is the capital of the Homs District, and the capital of the Homs Governorate —the largest governorate in Syria, and houses the seat of its governor, appointed by the president.

The siege of Homs was a military confrontation between the Syrian Ba'athist regime and the Syrian opposition in the city of Homs, a major rebel stronghold during the Syrian Civil War.

Apr 2, 2025 · Homs is a city in central Syria that is situated near the Orontes River and is the only natural gateway in Syria to the Mediterranean coast. It was one of the main centers of the Syrian Uprising of 2011–12 and in the subsequent civil war it later fell to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in 2024.

Dec 9, 2015 · Homs, Syria's third largest city, has been a key battleground in the uprising against Bashar al-Assad. It was dubbed the "capital of the revolution" after residents...

Dec 6, 2024 · Homs, a key crossroads city linking Damascus to Syria’s coastal areas, is 46km (29 miles) south of Hama, which HTS and allied fighters captured on Thursday, days after seizing the country’s...

Dec 16, 2024 · Homs, often referred to as the “capital of the revolution,” holds a unique place in Syria’s long and storied history. Known for its ancient ruins, such as the famous Roman-era …

The Citadel of Homs, also known as Homs Castle or Qalaat Homs (Arabic: قلعة حمص), is a historic building now mostly ruined in Homs, Syria. The citadel was built on top of an ancient tell southwest of the Old City, with remains dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. [1]

Feb 18, 2025 · HOMS, Syria – Once dubbed the capital of the revolution against Mr Bashar al-Assad, Homs saw some of the fiercest fighting in Syria’s civil war. Now, displaced people are returning to their ...

Roving Reporter Tim Swanston delivers an update from the Syrian city of Homs, highlighting the widespread destruction and the country’s most pressing needs.

Homs's 2025 population is now estimated at1,563,600. In 1950, the population of Homs was 102,285. Homs has grown by 64,000 in the last year, which represents a 4.27% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects.