Burham, Ramallah
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For the British town, see Burham.
Burham (Arabic: بُرهام) is a Palestinian village in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate located twelve kilometers north of Ramallah. The largest nearby town is Bir Zeit located to the southeast. The average elevation of Burham is 680 meters above sea level.[4] The village was established during the Byzantine Empire rule over Palestine.[5]
Quick Facts Arabic transcription(s), • Arabic ...
Burham | |
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Local Development Committee | |
Arabic transcription(s) | |
• Arabic | بُرهام |
• Latin | Boorhem (official) Kh. Miriam[1] (unofficial) |
Location of Burham within Palestine | |
Coordinates: 31°59′21″N 35°10′29″E | |
Palestine grid | 166/155 |
State | State of Palestine |
Governorate | Ramallah and al-Bireh |
Government | |
• Type | Local Development Committee |
Area | |
• Total | 1,589 dunams (1.6 km2 or 0.6 sq mi) |
Population (2017)[2] | |
• Total | 583 |
• Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
Name meaning | Khurbet Burheim; The ruin of Burheim, from personal name[3] |
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