al-Badhan
Municipality type D in Nablus, State of Palestine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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al-Badhan (Arabic: الباذان) is a Palestinian village in the Nablus Governorate in the North central West Bank, located 7.28 kilometres (4.52 mi) northeast of Nablus, and 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) to the north of Elon Moreh. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), the village had a population of 3,171 inhabitants in 2017.[1]
al-Badhan | |
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Arabic transcription(s) | |
• Arabic | الباذان |
• Latin | al-Badhan (official) al-Badan (unofficial) |
Location of al-Badhan within Palestine | |
Coordinates: 32°15′42″N 35°19′41″E | |
Palestine grid | 180/185 |
State | State of Palestine |
Governorate | Nablus |
Government | |
• Type | Village council |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 3,171 |
The adjacent valley, Wadi al-Badhan (also known as Wadi Sajour), is a picturesque natural area located 5 km northeast of Nablus on the road leading to the Jordan Valley. The area is characterized by abundant springs and diversity of wildlife. The area is considered one of the most beautiful natural areas in the West Bank and has a nature reserve to preserve wildlife.
At the time of Roman and Byzantine rule, the nearby ruin of Khirbet Ferwe was home to the Samaritan town of Baddan, which was well-known for its pomegranates.[2]