City · Syria
Bāniyās
Baniyas is a Mediterranean coastal city in Tartus Governorate, western Syria, located 55 km (34 mi) south of Latakia and 35 km (22 mi) north of Tartus. Its ancient name was Balaneais, Balanaea or Balanea but it was also called Leucas or Leucas-Claudia.
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- Population: 39,066.
- Timezone: Asia/Damascus.