Ein 'Arik

Infobox Palestinian Authority muni
name=Ein 'Arik


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arname=عين عريك
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latd=31|latm=54|lats=23.33|latNS=N
longd=35 |longm=08|longs=34.47|longEW=E
population=1,705
popyear=2006
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Ein 'Arik ( _ar. عين عريك) is a Palestinian town in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate, located 7 kilometers west of Ramallah in the northern West Bank. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), the town had a population of 1,705 inhabitants in mid-year 2006. [ [http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Portals/_pcbs/populati/pop07.aspx Projected Mid -Year Population for Ramallah & Al Bireh Governorate by Locality 2004- 2006] Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)] The majority of its inhabitants are Palestinian Christians, however, there is a sizable Muslim community. There are two churches located in the village. [ [http://www.lpj.org/lpsainarik.htm Latin Patriarchate School of 'Ain 'Arik] Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.]

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