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Governorate profile

As-Suwayda

A reference profile for As-Suwayda Governorate covering the electricity network and substations, distributed solar energy, wind resources, water and agricultural infrastructure, and rehabilitation needs. The governorate relies on the southern transmission network, with Al-Kom 230/66 kV substation serving as a major grid asset, while no major conventional power-generation plant is currently verified within the governorate. During 2026, rehabilitation continued across medium- and low-voltage networks, solar-powered drinking-water wells and water-service infrastructure. Agriculture and livestock remain central to the local economy alongside a significant craft and industrial base.

Population480,00030 Apr 2026
Area5,550 km²Official administrative area
Reference data

Key indicators

Economic structure

Economic profile

Primary sectorAgricultural
IndustrialCommercial

As-Suwayda's economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock, including cereals, apples, grapes, olives, vegetables and animal production. These activities are closely linked to water availability and the energy required for pumping, irrigation, refrigeration and food processing. The governorate also has a significant craft and industrial base distributed across multiple artisan zones and production facilities, alongside Umm Al-Zaytun Industrial City. During 2026, efforts focused on supporting agricultural production, improving crop marketing, securing fuel and raw materials for crafts and industry, and rehabilitating essential infrastructure in areas experiencing population return.

Reference date13 Sept 2026
Data qualityHigh confidence
SANA — Agricultural-sector development and economic needs in As-Suwayda, 2026
Context and analysis

Regional profile

Profile scope

The profile covers As-Suwayda Governorate within its administrative boundary and separates it from Daraa, Rif Dimashq, and Quneitra. Security and institutional constraints are considered when assessing data freshness and verifiability.

Electricity and services

The sources used do not provide a standardized series for supply hours, load, or grid condition in As-Suwayda. Continued tensions and disruption to some public services increase the need for direct local verification before publishing operating indicators.

Solar and wind energy

The governorate is relevant for assessing solar and wind resources and distributed systems, but no installed capacity or specific project is included without a licence, location, implementation status, and source. The southern Syria solar announcement is not automatically attributed to As-Suwayda.

Water, agriculture, and service continuity

Energy for wells, pumping, irrigation, hospitals, and schools should be documented with the source identified as grid, generator, or solar. Service interruption caused by security conditions must be separated from technical faults and energy shortages.

Data and action priorities

Priorities are an independent solar and wind inventory, a map of critical facilities and loads, a standardized outage and supply register, and a local verification mechanism that accounts for safe access and source independence.

Data transparency

General sources