Salaheddine District

Salaheddine district
حي صلاح الدين
District
Salaheddine district

Location of Salaheddine district within Syria

Coordinates: 36°11′15″N 37°7′11″E / 36.18750°N 37.11972°E / 36.18750; 37.11972Coordinates: 36°11′15″N 37°7′11″E / 36.18750°N 37.11972°E / 36.18750; 37.11972
Area
  District 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
  Land 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
  Water 0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi)  0%
  Urban 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
  Rural 0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi)
Population (2004)
  District 62,932
  Density 42,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi)

Salaheddine district (Arabic: حي صلاح الدين) is a district in the southern part of the city of Aleppo, Syria. The district was named after Saladin, the Muslim leader who defeated the Crusaders in the 12th century. The district gained international attention during the Battle of Aleppo in July 2012 as it became a hotly contested battleground between the Syrian Government and the Free Syrian Army.

The Aleppo International Stadium and the Al-Hamadaniah Stadium are located in the Salaheddine district.

Aleppo International Stadium


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