Burqin

Burqin

Infobox Palestinian Authority muni
name=Burqin


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arname=برقين
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type=munc
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altOffSp=Birqin
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governorate=jn
latd=32 |latm=27 |lats=20 |latNS=N
longd=35 |longm=15|longs=37 |longEW=E
population=5,900
popyear=2006
area=19,447
areakm=19.4
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Burqin ( _ar. برقين) is a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank located 5km West of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, its population in 2006 was 5,900. [ [http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Portals/_pcbs/populati/pop01.aspx Projected Mid -Year Population for Jenin Governorate by Locality 2004- 2006] Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.] The majority of Burqin's residents are Muslims, and 20 Christian families live in the town. The historical St. George's Church is a famous landmark of Burqin.

References

External links

* [http://www.burqen.ps/ Burqin Municipality Website (Arabic)]


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