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Silat ad-Dhahr

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Palestinian town near Jenin, West Bank Municipality type C in Jenin, State of Palestine Silat ad-Dhahr ( Arabic : سيلة الظهر ) is a Palestinian town in the Jenin Governorate of Palestine , in the northern West Bank , located 22 kilometers (14 mi) southwest of Jenin . According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) census, the town had a population of 5,794 in 2007 and 7,406 by 2017. The healthcare facilities for the surrounding villages are based in Silat adh Dhahr, the facilities are designated as MOH level 2. The average elevation of the town is 400 meters (1,300 ft) above sea level. The population in 1997 was 4,439, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics , the estimated population in 2001 was approximately 6,000 and was divided into 51% males and 49% female, young people representing a very high percentage of inhabitants. About 30% of inhabitants are traders and 20% rely on agriculture, producing such products as olives and almonds. The village has a high level of education, and there is a large group of university graduates. There are water and electricity networks in the town, there are also telephone and Internet lines. There is also a health clinic and sports, social and cultural centers and libraries. There are five schools in the town: the Industrial School (co-ed, 150 students), a secondary school for boys (450 students), primary school for boys (500 students), a secondary school for girls (400 students), and a primary school for girls (650 students). Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) (Report).

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palestinian town in the jenin governorate in the northern area of the west bank

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palestinian town in the jenin governorate of palestine

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