Kafr Amim (Arabic: كفر عميم) is a village in northwestern Syria, situated within the Idlib Governorate. Administratively, it forms part of the Idlib District and is located in the Idlib Subdistrict (nahiyah).
Geography
The village lies to the north‑northwest of the city of Idlib. Its approximate coordinates are 35°55′N latitude and 36°38′E longitude.
Demographics
According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) census conducted in 2004, Kafr Amim had a population of 3,117 inhabitants. Subsequent demographic data are not publicly available.
Etymology
The name “Kafr Amim” combines the Arabic word kafr, meaning “village” or “hamlet,” with the personal name Amim. This construction is typical of many rural settlement names in the Levant.
Administrative Status
- Country: Syria
- Governorate: Idlib Governorate
- District: Idlib District
- Subdistrict: Idlib Subdistrict (nahiyah)
Historical and Contemporary Context
There is limited publicly verified historical information concerning Kafr Amim. The village, like many localities in the Idlib Governorate, has been affected by the broader conflict in Syria that began in 2011, but detailed, reliable records of specific events in Kafr Amim are not extensively documented in open‑source encyclopedic references.
References
- Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), 2004 Census Data.
Note: All information presented is based on available official Syrian census data and standard geographic references.