title: Al Khums District
text: # Al Khums District
  
  Al Khums or Khoms District (Arabic: الخمس) was a district of Libya from 1983 to 1995. It was in the northwest area of Libya, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital was Khoms.
  
  It is notable for the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, which is 120 km (74.5 mi) east of Tripoli along the coast. Leptis Magna prospered for 500 years, reaching its peak under the patronage of Emperor Septimius Severus aka "the Grim African". Al Murgub 1998 to present Al Khums 1983-1995
  
  120 km east of Libya capital Tripoli Area code 053 Time zone UTC+2
  
  Last statistic population 427.886
  
  ## Transport
  
  In 2007, construction of the new Libyan railways was proceeding in this area.
  
  ## Industry
  
  Walterbau of Germany is building a concrete sleeper plant.
  
  