Jabal al-Akrad

Quick Facts

• Type: Mountain range
• Location: Latakia Governorate, Syria
• Range: Syrian Coastal Mountains
• Region: Syrian Kurdistan

Overview

Jabal al-Akrad is a mountainous area in western Syria within the coastal range. The name means “Mountain of the Kurds,” reflecting the long presence of Kurdish communities in the highlands.

The range forms part of the rugged terrain that rises from the Mediterranean coastal plain toward the interior.

Landscape and Culture

Forested slopes, valleys, and small villages characterize the landscape. The area’s elevation and climate support orchards and small-scale farming.

Notes

Jabal al-Akrad is often discussed alongside other Kurdish highland regions in northern Syria.