Homs District is one of the administrative divisions in Syria, located in the west central part of the country. As of 2004, it had an estimated population of about 1.175 million people.
The district is divided into seven sub-districts or "nahiyah". Its capital, and the largest city, is Homs. It is surrounded by Hama District to the north, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor to the east, Tartus and Hama to the west, and Damascus and Quneitra to the south.
Homs District is known for its various historical attractions and landmarks, including the historically significant city of Palmyra. The region's economy includes agriculture, petroleum, and phosphates. Homs is also one of Syria's manufacturing hubs, with industries including textiles, food processing, and various light and heavy industries. Despite being subjected to significant damages during the Syrian Civil War, Homs District has been slowly rebuilding.
Homs District is characterized by a diverse social fabric inhabited by multiple communities including Sunni Muslims, Shi'a Muslims, Christians, and Alawites. Nevertheless, the area has been a hotspot for sectarian tensions in the past, particularly during the Syrian civil war.
