| Jabal al-Fawwar | |
|---|---|
  Jabal al-Fawwar Location of Jabal al Fawwar | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,174 m (3,852 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°12′03″N36°16′18″E / 35.200822°N 36.271626°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | جبل الفوار |
| Language of name | ar |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hama, Syria |
Jabal al-Fawwar is a mountain in Hama Governorate in Syria. It has an elevation of 1,174 meters, it ranks as the third highest mountain in Hama and the 203rd highest in Syria. [1]
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