Hebron

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Hebron

Total population

163,146

Coordinates31.53°, 35.09°

Demographic figures from Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Hebron is a city in the southern West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Hebron Governorate, which is the largest in the West Bank. It is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south of Jerusalem. The population inside in the city limits is 201,063, while the adjacent metropolitan area within the governorate is home to over 700,000 people. Hebron spans across an area of 74.1 square kilometers (28.6 sq mi). It is the third largest city in the country after Gaza and East Jerusalem. Hebron is often considered one of the Four Holy Cities in Judaism. It is also venerated in Christianity and Islam.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.