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Bir Khuwaym Destination Guide

Delve into Bir Khuwaym in Syria

Bir Khuwaym in the region of Ar-Raqqah is a city in Syria - some 216 mi or ( 348 km ) North-East of Damascus , the country's capital .

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Current time in Bir Khuwaym is now 10:27 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: At Tabaqah, Ibad, Hunaydah, As Saljiyah, and Huwayjat Faraj. While being here, make sure to check out At Tabaqah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bir Khuwaym ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Baath Dam

The Baath Dam is a dam on the Euphrates, located 22 kilometres upstream from the city of Ar-Raqqah in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Syria. Construction of the dam started in 1983 and was finished in 1986. It is intended to generate hydroelectric power as well as regulate the irregular flow from the Tabqa Dam, which is located 18 kilometres upstream from the Baath Dam. These irregularities in the flow from the Tabqa Dam are caused by changes in the electricity demand.

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Located at 35.89 38.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Dams completed in 1986, Dams in Syria, Euphrates