General Information
Jenin Governorate
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Jenin lies in the northern part of the West Bank, in the central part of Palestine. It was freed after 27 years of Israeli occupation on November 13, 1995, becoming the first liberated city of the Palestine National Authority after the Oslo 2 Agreement.
Jenin has an attractive history, fascinating nature and numerous touristic sites. It is a regional center due to its proximity to the Israeli, Jordanian, Lebanese and Syrian borders. It is also a well-known stop-over for pilgrims to Nazareth and Jerusalem.
The area of the Jenin Governorate measures 1,059,752 dunums, with a population of 233,000 people that are living in 13 municipalities, 68 local councils and 3 project committees.