Jericho Governorate
Jericho Governorate | |
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 2018 United Nations map of the area, showing the Israeli occupation arrangements in the governorate | |
| Coordinates: 32°01′29.72″N 35°26′43.73″E / 32.0249222°N 35.4454806°E | |
| Country |  Palestine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 608 km2 (235 sq mi) |
| Population (2017)[1] | |
| • Total | 50,002 |
| This figure excludes the Israeli West Bank Settlements | |
| ISO 3166 code | PS-JRH |
| Governorates of the West Bank (State of Palestine) |
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The Jericho Governorate (
Palestinian refugees in the governorate's camps.[1]
Agriculture is important to the economy in the district, especially in the valley near Jericho, its capital. Jericho is often considered the oldest settlement in the world; its many historic and archaeological sites attract numerous tourists to the area.
Ein es-Sultan (also known as "Elisha's Spring") is an oasis in Jericho that works as one of the main touristic spots in the area.[2]
Localities
Cities
Municipalities
Villages
Refugee camps
- Aqabat Jaber
- Ein es-Sultan Camp
References
- ^ a b "Main Indicators by Type of Locality - Population, Housing and Establishments Census 2017" (PDF). Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS). Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- ^ "Laureates 1999". World Heritage Centre.
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